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Son calls police after dad shot in the head in Downtown Atlanta

Police say a man was shot in the head.

ATLANTA — Atlanta Police are investigating a scene where a man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head.

Officers responded to 13 Porter Place NE near West Peachtree for a shooting call around 9 p.m. Monday.

According to Atlanta Police Lt. Andrea Webster, officers found a 46-year old man shot to death after the victim's son placed a 911 call. Police say the victim died as a result of his injuries. He has been identified as Rodrick Dejuan McBride.

An initial investigation shows that a vehicle approached the McBride before he was shot. Police believe the victim and the shooter were familiar with each other in some way.

Right now, investigators are still trying to speak to witnesses, but don't yet have a motive, or a description of the suspects or a vehicle.

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