One man was killed and another wounded in a shooting early Thursday in unincorporated DeKalb County near Decatur, after gunfire broke out along the 3000 block of Calumet Road and drew a large police and emergency response, authorities said.
DeKalb County officers arrived after reports of shots being fired and found two male victims. Medics pronounced one man dead at the scene and took the other to a hospital, where he was listed in stable condition, according to 11Alive. Officials have not released the victims' names, citing the need to notify family members first, the outlet reported.
The DeKalb County Police Department's public information office said detectives remained on scene processing evidence and that the investigation is active, according to the DeKalb County Police Department. Investigators have not identified any suspects or announced a possible motive while they continue interviews and review of the scene.
Police Seeking Witnesses
Investigators are asking anyone who saw the shooting, captured it on a dash cam or doorbell camera, or simply heard the gunfire to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the department's Tip411 system, 11Alive reported. Detectives spent hours canvassing nearby homes and businesses and collecting evidence around Calumet Road.
Recent Violence in DeKalb County
Thursday's killing adds to a recent string of violent cases county detectives are already juggling. A targeted shooting along Highway 78 on Feb. 23 left one person dead and two others injured, and a triple shooting on March 10 along Bluebird Lane killed one person and sent two more to the hospital, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. Residents have been pressing investigators for answers as the investigations move forward side by side.
County Response And Local Precautions
In response to earlier violence, the county has already tightened security at certain public locations. After a separate February shooting inside the Decatur Library, the branch reopened with walk-through metal detectors and a DeKalb County officer posted on site. Officials say they are weighing additional steps as they look for ways to curb gun violence and reassure residents.
DeKalb County police are again urging anyone with information, video, or tips about the Calumet Road shooting to call the department or send a Tip411 message, according to the DeKalb County Police Department. Detectives say public help remains critical as they work to piece together what happened.
