Late Wednesday night, gunfire shattered the routine at a Decatur BP gas station, leaving a man wounded and detectives combing the pavement near the pump island for clues.
DeKalb County police said the man was taken to a hospital with what they described as moderate injuries. Officers stayed on scene into the night, taping off the area, collecting shell casings and surveillance footage, and talking to anyone who might have seen or heard the shooting. As of Thursday morning, no arrests had been announced, and investigators were asking anyone with information to speak up.
According to Atlanta News First, the shooting happened near the BP at 1050 Holcombe Road, and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital. The outlet reported that police characterized the injuries as moderate and said the investigation remained ongoing.
Where it happened
The scene unfolded at the BP station listed at 1050 Holcombe Road in Decatur. MapQuest confirms the station’s address on Holcombe, just off the commercial corridor.
Local context
The shooting adds to a troubling string of violent incidents in DeKalb County this year. In January, a dispute at a gas station left a 3-year-old critically injured, as FOX 5 Atlanta reported. Local outlets also documented a May 19 report of a student struck at a bus stop, underscoring how recent shootings have stretched across different parts of the county. Community leaders and law enforcement have said they are working to confront the uptick in violence.
How to help
DeKalb County asks anyone with information about this case to contact the police Homicide/Assault Unit at 770-724-7850 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477), according to DeKalb County. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through local Crime Stoppers programs.
Police said the investigation is still active. This story will be updated as authorities release more details.
