In the quiet of Pinehurst Valley Drive in DeKalb County, the echo of gunfire disrupted the night. A shooting occurred around the witching hour of midnight, leaving the street cloaked in the red and blue lights of responding police vehicles, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.

Crime scene tape sectioned off a portion of the road, as police began their investigation into the non-fatal incident. Evidence markers and the chatter of radios painting a somber scene out of an otherwise sleepy enclave. Officials, have yet to release details regarding a suspect or the nature of the altercation that led to shots being fired.

An 18-year-old woman found herself at the heart of this violent occurrence, having been shot in the chest. As WSB-TV reports, authorities responded to the 3900 block following reports of a person shot and discovered the young victim in serious condition. She was promptly transported to a hospital for immediate care.

The origins of this violent act appear rooted in familiarity, not randomness. Police say, the shooting followed an argument, suggesting a thread of personal connection between the shooter and the victim. This detail, however minor in the scope of the entire investigation, offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships that can spiral into acts of violence.

The DeKalb County Police Department remains diligent in their quest to unravel the circumstances of this shooting. They urge anyone with information that could bring clarity or closure to this case to come forward. For tips, the DeKalb County Police can be contacted, helping to forge a resolution from the chaos of an innocent street turned crime scene.