A busy DeKalb County crossroads turned into a crime scene Wednesday afternoon after a person was shot near the intersection of Glenwood Road and Austin Drive in unincorporated Decatur. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, and authorities did not immediately release information about the person's condition. Officers blocked off part of the area while detectives documented the scene and interviewed witnesses.
According to Atlanta News First, a DeKalb County Police Department spokesperson said the shooting happened near Exxon and Marathon gas stations and several restaurants, and confirmed that the victim had been transported to the hospital. The outlet reported that investigators have not yet released additional details as the case remains open.
Glenwood Road's recent violence
The Glenwood Road corridor has seen other gun violence in recent months, including a fatal shooting at a Texaco station in December. Hoodline covered that fatal Texaco shooting, which local outlets reported was under investigation.
Police did not immediately release any suspect descriptions or say whether any arrests had been made, per Atlanta News First. Anyone with information is asked to contact the DeKalb County Police Department; contact details are available on the department's website.
