A normally quiet Stone Mountain intersection turned into an active investigation scene Sunday as DeKalb County police and the county medical examiner responded to a reported death near Martins Crossing Road and Hemingway Road. Neighbors watched from their driveways and porches while a large number of officers moved in and out of the blocked-off area.
Video from FOX 5 Atlanta showed a heavy law enforcement presence at the location following the discovery of a body, with reporters noting that authorities were keeping details close. WSB‑TV reported that a Channel 2 photographer saw officers and a medical examiner on Martins Crossing Road and that the station had reached out to DeKalb County police for more information.
Medical Examiner Called In
The DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office, which covers Stone Mountain and is on call around the clock, is tasked with investigating sudden, unattended and suspicious deaths and performing postmortem examinations when necessary. County officials note that those investigations can include reconstructing the scene, collecting evidence and conducting lab tests as they work to determine cause and manner of death. As part of that process, investigators may remove a body from the scene and take it to the county facility for further review.
Recent Trouble In The Area
The Martins Crossing area has seen intense police activity before. In February 2025, FOX 5 Atlanta reported on a shooting near Martins Crossing and S. Hairston Road that left one person dead and two others hurt. That earlier case brought multiple units into the neighborhood and highlighted how a residential street can quickly turn into an active crime scene.
What Authorities Are Saying So Far
As of Sunday evening, DeKalb County police had not released the victim’s name or said how the person died. Both stations at the scene said officials were sharing only limited information. WSB‑TV reported that investigators continued processing the site and that the case remains an active, developing story.
