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4-year-old found dead in southwest Atlanta townhome; suspect arrested in Wilkes County
By Cynthia Blake
Investigation underway after child found dead in southwest Atlanta
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 2:22 AM · 1 min read
Atlanta police are investigating the death of a child found Monday in southwest Atlanta.Atlanta police officers responded to the 3500 block of Cardinal Drive SW, according to the police department. Authorities confirmed that officers are actively investigating the child's death at the Aviary Park Townhomes.Police have not released the age or identity of the child. Investigators have not disclosed the cause of death or whether any suspects are in custody.
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