Public Safety

Roswell police probe fatal shooting at apartment complex

By Roswell Ledger staff · November 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Multi-story brick public safety headquarters building with a sign out front. — The Roswell Public Safety Headquarters on Holcomb Bridge Road houses the Roswell Police Department, which is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Oct. 31 at the Post + Wander Apartments on Chattahoochee Circle. Courtesy: Coby Ficklin

A man is dead after a shooting Oct. 31 at the Post + Wander Apartments in Roswell.

The Roswell Police Department responded to 100 Chattahoochee Circle around 8:45 p.m. after receiving multiple calls reporting gunshots, as reported by WSB-TV. Officers found an adult man shot inside one of the complex's buildings.

Emergency responders transported the man to a hospital, where he died from his injuries, WSB-TV reported.

The department confirmed the fatal shooting in a post on X on Nov. 1. Investigators called it an active investigation. The department has not publicly identified the victim or released details about a suspect.

Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the Roswell Police Department at 770-640-4100. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477 or online through the Crime Stoppers Atlanta website.

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