A man in his 30s was fatally shot outside his southwest DeKalb County home yesterday morning. The DeKalb County Police Department reported responding to the incident in the 2600 block of Parrish Court just after 12:30 a.m., where they found the victim deceased, according to FOX5 Atlanta.
Detectives are currently working to quickly identify both a motive and a suspect in the shooting. Information about the identity of the man is yet to be released as officials await to duly notify his relatives. The case remains under active investigation, with police urging anyone who has information regarding this homicide to come forward.
The exact location of the tragedy was pinpointed at 2649 Parrish Court, where the incident is believed to have occurred around midnight. In a statement obtained by Atlanta News First, authorities clarified that the victim was apparently shot from outside the residence and then succumbed to his injuries on the spot.
Making an appeal to the public, the DeKalb County Police Department has provided a contact number (404-294-2911) for anyone with insights into the shooting. Additionally, information can be discreetly submitted through the Tip411 app or by texting "DKPD" and the tip to 847411. As the community grapples with this recent act of violence, the authorities are determined to swiftly bring to justice those responsible for the loss of yet another life on the streets of DeKalb County.
