Man dies in shooting at 1700 Stanton Rd SW apartment; 1 detained, WSB-TV reports

Credit: Danny / Any County News · Source: WSB-TV, citing Atlanta Police

According to WSB-TV, citing Atlanta Police, a man died Saturday afternoon, Oct. 3, 2026, in a shooting inside an apartment on Stanton Road Southwest in Atlanta.

According to WSB-TV, citing Atlanta Police, the shooting was reported about 1:30 p.m. at an apartment at 1700 Stanton Road Southwest. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

One person was detained, WSB-TV reported, citing Atlanta Police.

According to WSB-TV, police believe it was an escalating dispute among apartment occupants, a targeted acquaintance incident, and say the public is not in danger.

The names of the man who died and the person detained have not been released.

Detained, not charged or convicted. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Sources: WSB-TV, citing Atlanta Police (Oct. 3, 2026, 5:01 PM)

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