An Atlanta police officer was shot and killed outside a Douglas County home during what investigators say was an apparent early-morning break-in attempt.

According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded to the scene at 1040 Huff Rd NW around 12:17 a.m., where reports came in stating someone was shot.

ATLANTA - A 35-year-old man was shot Wednesday evening on Alabama Street in downtown Atlanta, authorities said. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 8:45 p.m. at 30 Alabama Street SW. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers found the victim with an apparent gunshot wound to his lower abdomen.

A gunman is on the run after police say he shot and killed a man after he was caught breaking into the victim's vehicle.

ATLANTA - A 41-year-old man was found shot in the face at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex on Tuesday evening. Officers were called out just before 7:15 p.m. to 2800 Martin Luther King Junior Drive SW. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers found the man, who was alert, conscious, and breathing.