Man fatally shot near Atlanta elementary school prompts brief lockdown, changes to dismissal

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A deadly shooting in south Atlanta prompted a brief lockdown of area schools Wednesday afternoon, according to a spokesperson with the district.Atlanta police said a 56-year-old man was shot and killed near 5 Cleveland Avenue, the address for a convenience store, down the street from Cleveland Avenue Elementary School.Police said they believe the victim and suspect knew one another. Officers got information about the possible suspect’s car. They were able to track it down and the suspect led officers on a “brief” chase before crashing. The suspect was taken to police headquarters for questioning. Atlanta News First saw officers gathered and crime scene tape outside the store.“Out of an abundance of caution, schools in the area were placed on a brief lockdown that has since been lifted,” the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) spokesperson said.Some buses will be rerouted and APS police will assist students who walk home avoid the area and get home safely, t