Man found dead in yard of East Point home

EAST POINT, Georgia. – A man was found shot to death in the yard of a home in East Point on Monday evening.

Officers responded to 2900 Laurel Ridge Way at Washington Road after receiving a call about a person shot.

According to East Point police, officers found the man in the side yard of the home suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

Despite life-saving efforts, doctors declared him dead.

The man’s name has not been released.

No suspects have been identified.

The East Point Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is handling the case.