A man was fatally shot at a DeKalb County apartment complex, sparking an ongoing police investigation, authorities stated. The incident occurred just before the stroke of 1 a.m. at The Clarion Apartments on Rimington Lane. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, multiple bullet holes were discovered in a window of one unit focusing the investigation.
Upon responding to the emergency call around 12:30 a.m., DeKalb County police found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police efforts appeared to zero in on a specific part of the complex, with a portion of the parking area cordoned off and numerous evidence markers placed by investigators. In attempts to quickly assess what had transpired, officers found another victim who was reportedly unharmed.
Local law enforcement agencies are urging the public to provide any information that could be pertinent to the case. The DeKalb County Police Department officials have not publicly identified a suspect or a motive at this time. The scene was attended by both a heavy police presence and the DeKalb County medical examiner, as per information provided by FOX 5 Atlanta.
Authorities are determined to thoroughly investigate this act of violence. The DeKalb Police Department, backed by Atlanta News First, encourages anyone with information to contact them directly or to remain anonymous, tipsters can reach out to Crime Stoppers. Tips leading to an arrest and indictment in this case may result in a cash reward.
