Man Killed In Powder Springs Park Shooting

POWDER SPRINGS, GA — A man who was found shot in the chest Sunday night at Powder Springs Park has died, police said Monday.

The shooting happened around 9:15 p.m. in the 4100 block of Lewis Extension. Powder Springs Police said they found the 30-year-old man with a single gunshot wound to the chest.

Officers immediately rendered aid, and the man was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. Police said at about 10 p.m., they were notified that the man had died of his injuries.

The man was not identified, pending next-of-kin notification.

"The Powder Springs Police Department extends its condolences and prayers to the victim’s family during this difficult time," police said in a news release.

The accused shooter was identified as a female, but police did not release her age or name. A motive in the deadly shooting was also not revealed.

Police said they have not established a known relationship between the man and the female. No one has been arrested in connection with the shooting.

Police asked anyone with information on the case to call Det. Curtis McClendon, (770) 943-1616.