DeKalb County police say a person was shot just before midnight Tuesday at a Shell station on Flat Shoals Parkway. The victim survived and was taken to a local hospital, and investigators stayed at the scene into the early morning hours.
Investigation Underway
According to FOX 5 Atlanta, officers were called to the Shell on Flat Shoals Parkway shortly before midnight. The DeKalb County Police Department provided the initial details but has not released information about a suspect or a possible motive as the investigation continues.
Police Seeking Witnesses
Police are asking anyone who may have seen the shooting or who has video from the area to contact the DeKalb County Police Department non-emergency line or the department’s public information office. Officials say tips can help investigators tighten up the timeline and identify potential persons of interest.
Pattern at Local Gas Stations
Local reporting shows at least one fatal shooting near the Flat Shoals corridor in 2024, detailed in Man Fatally Shot in DeKalb County, and another overnight gas-station shooting in March 2026, according to Atlanta News First. Those incidents have prompted calls from residents and businesses for better lighting, more cameras and increased patrols along the corridor.
County Response
DeKalb County has rolled out several public-safety initiatives in recent years, including participation in the National Public Safety Partnership and additional investments in the police department. Officials say the programs are intended to strengthen investigations and community engagement, while acknowledging that reducing gun violence will require long-term effort.
This is a developing story. We will update this post as police release more information and as local outlets report additional details.
