Homicide investigation on West Marietta Street

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By Jennifer Banks - email

ATLANTA (CBS ATLANTA) -

Police are investigating a homicide at 820 West Marietta Street NW.

The victim has been identified as a 27-year-old man named Whitney Wesley.

According to the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office an autopsy will be performed Thursday.

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