DeKalb County police converged on a Stone Mountain neighborhood Friday afternoon after a reported shooting near Redan Trail, shutting down part of the area while detectives and coroner personnel moved in. Officers canvassed nearby homes and walked the block as crime scene investigators collected evidence around the scene.
According to Atlanta News First, the incident unfolded in the area of 906 Redan Trail, where their crews also spotted the DeKalb County Medical Examiner on site. That outlet described the situation as a developing case with an active investigation. Atlanta News First did not report how many people were shot or provide any information on possible injuries or fatalities.
Recent incidents in the area
The shooting caps a tense month for the Stone Mountain and wider DeKalb County area. On May 17, officers responded to a death investigation near Martins Crossing and Hemingway Road, where crews and the medical examiner were called out, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. Two days later, on May 19, a Stone Mountain High School student was shot at a bus stop, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
What investigators are asking
Police have not released the names of any suspects or victims and have kept tight control on details while they process the Redan Trail scene and review evidence. Local coverage has underscored that DeKalb County accepts anonymous tips, and residents can text the keyword "DKPD" to 847411 or submit a web tip through the department site. Officials say they will share more information once they are ready to go public with it.
The investigation remains active, and authorities are expected to release additional details after they sort through witness statements and physical evidence. Local outlets on scene are monitoring developments and plan to update their coverage as new information comes in.
