A quiet stretch of Bluebird Lane turned into an active crime scene early Tuesday after a 911 caller reported a shooting just before 2 a.m. DeKalb County officers flooded the 3100 block, roping off the street and combing the front yard with flashlights. Investigators spotted a handgun lying in the mulch near the front porch. It appeared a house party was underway when the gunfire erupted, and detectives were seen moving in and out of the home to question possible witnesses while several people remained inside.
According to Atlanta News First, investigators stayed on scene for hours after the initial call, keeping both the house and the street taped off as they worked. The outlet reported that the handgun was clearly visible in the mulch near the porch and that officers used flashlights to methodically canvas the front lawn for additional evidence.
WSB reporters said Channel 2’s Cory James saw officers lining the street while an officer at the scene confirmed that at least one person had been taken to Grady Memorial Hospital and another to a nearby hospital. The officer did not share information about either victim’s condition, and WSB described the situation as an active investigation.
Where This Happened
The 3100 block of Bluebird Lane sits in the Belvedere Park neighborhood, off Columbia Drive just inside the Perimeter east of Atlanta, per Atlanta News First. The block is residential and is a short walk from businesses that line Columbia Drive.
What To Watch For
As of Tuesday morning, neither outlet had reported any arrests or formal charges, and officials had not released additional details about what led up to the shooting. WSB said it would continue to monitor the scene and provide live updates during its morning newscast.
