In a twist of events during what was supposed to be a routine online sale meetup, gunfire broke out at the Columns at Lake Ridge Apartments in Dunwoody, leaving one alleged attempted robber shot and in custody. This incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. last Saturday, with one man seeking to sell an item he had listed online facing an unexpected altercation, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.
The sale, arranged to take place within the residential complex at the 3900 block of Lake Ridge Lane was abruptly disturbed when two men allegedly attempted a robbery. During the confrontation, gunfire was exchanged, with the seller firing upon one of the assailants, according to police reports. The police, responding to the scene, apprehended the wounded individual, while his accomplice managed to evade immediate capture, as per details obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta.
Further details emerged in a later report by 11Alive, indicating the incident took place around 6 p.m. It remains unclear which items were being sold that led to the attempted robbery. The police's search for the second assailant is ongoing, and they urge anyone with information to come forward.
Local residents expressed their shock at the violence erupting in what is normally considered a peaceful area. "It sounded almost like fireworks, and then when I came out, that's when my neighbors told me that it was literally the gunshots, and I was like Oh my goodness," Ari Denson, a neighbor, recounted to 11Alive.
The Dunwoody Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances leading to the shootout. They remain active in their search for the second suspect. Meanwhile, locals are advised to exercise caution during online sale meetups and consider using safe exchange zones where police are present.
