An unidentified bullet struck a British physician who was lying in his bed when he died.
Matthew Willson was shot A neighbor accidentally fired their gun early Sunday by accident, according to police.
Wilson was originally from Chertsey in England and was shot in the head while staying in Brookhaven in the suburbs.
After hearing about gunfire, emergency services received calls at 2am Sunday morning.
Wilson was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where he died from one gunshot injury to the head.
Matthew Wilson, a British doctor, was found dead in his bed in Atlanta on Sunday.
Although no arrests have been made, police said that they are investigating Wilson’s murder at Clairmont Road in 3100 Block Clairmont Road.
Brookhaven Police Department spokesperson stated that “This incident seems to be random and involve individuals participating in reckless discharge(s) of firearm(s), which led to Dr Wilson’s tragic demise.”
The statement stated that Wilson had been visiting his family from England at the time of the incident.
Brookhaven Police is available at 404-637-0636. Anyone with any information can call Crime Stoppers anonymously by dialing 404-577 TIPS (8477) or calling Brookhaven Police directly.
Wilson from Chertsey (England), was hit in the head by the bullet as he stayed with his family at Brookhaven.