DeKalb County police headed to The Gallery at South DeKalb on Tuesday evening after callers reported shots fired, according to authorities. Officers and investigators were on scene at the Candler Road shopping center working to piece together what happened, and as of Tuesday evening officials had not said whether anyone was hurt or released information about any suspects.
According to FOX 5 Atlanta, officers were dispatched to the mall after the reports of gunfire and the DeKalb County Police Department confirmed it was actively investigating the case. The station reported that details remained limited while detectives canvassed the property and collected evidence.
Where it happened
The Gallery at South DeKalb sits on Candler Road not far from Interstate 20. Leasing materials put the complex at 2801 Candler Road in Decatur, and the property is marketed as a neighborhood retail hub for south DeKalb. A sell sheet from Mason AM lists the center’s address and tenant lineup.
Past shootings at the mall
The Gallery has been the focus of several shooting investigations in recent years, according to local reporting and police records. Coverage has documented a deadly restaurant shooting at the complex in 2022 along with other incidents that drew heavy police responses. For background, see reporting from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
How to share tips
DeKalb County officials are asking anyone with information to contact the DeKalb County Police Department public information office or the non-emergency numbers listed on the county website. The county’s police contact page lists media and public numbers for DKPD, and anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta at 404-577-8477 or via StopCrimeATL.org. Authorities said they will release more information as the investigation continues.
