DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that happened on Monday evening on Emerald Lake Drive, between Emerald Castle Drive and Emerald Lake Court. The peaceful neighborhood was disrupted as crime scene tape was put up and police cars blocked the road, as reported by FOX5.
Additional information later came to light, revealing that the violence had claimed two lives. The DeKalb County Police Department released a statement noting the grim outcome of the shooting, with both victims succumbing to their injuries—one before reaching the hospital and the other after arrival. The location, identified as the 3900 block of Emerald Lake Drive, is in proximity to Snapfinger Road and not far from the community's Canby Lane Elementary School. The developing narrative of the event was chronicled by 11Alive, which confirmed the fatalities through their coverage.
Details about the shooting are still unclear. Authorities are just starting their investigation and haven’t revealed any information about suspects, motives, or the victims.
