A routine Friday afternoon in Carrollton turned ugly at the Crown Inn, where police say a 38-year-old man was shot and wounded and another man ended the day in handcuffs. Officers arrived to find the victim with a gunshot wound to his thigh, then had him rushed to an Atlanta-area hospital while they locked down the motel on North Park Street for an investigation.
Carrollton officers were called to the Crown Inn on North Park Street at around 4:40 p.m. Friday and found the 38-year-old man suffering from a thigh wound. Ambulance crews transported him to a hospital in the Atlanta area for treatment, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. The outlet reports that officers quickly cordoned off the scene while investigators collected evidence and interviewed witnesses.
Investigation Underway
The Carrollton Police Department says the shooting remains an active investigation and is urging anyone who saw or recorded anything to step up. City officials list the Public Safety Complex and a tip line on the department’s website, and people with video or eyewitness details are encouraged to contact detectives. See Carrollton Police Department for contact options.
Arrest And Charges
Police identified the person taken into custody as 25-year-old Darrion Je'Juan Mitchell, who now faces a charge of aggravated assault, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. Investigators have not released a potential motive, and the victim's current condition has not been made public while detectives continue their work.
What Comes Next
The case will move through the local criminal process as investigators and prosecutors review the evidence, and officials have not indicated whether any additional charges could be filed. Anyone with tips or relevant footage is asked to call the Carrollton Police Department's non-emergency line or submit a tip through the department's website. See Carrollton Police Department for details.
