The Tuesday morning rush near Stone Mountain High School turned tense when a student was shot at a school bus stop in unincorporated DeKalb County, authorities said. The shooting happened near the intersection of Stone Mill Drive and Juliette Road, and DeKalb County police say they were called out at about 7:51 a.m. A department spokesperson told reporters the student suffered minor injuries and is expected to be OK. Both police and the DeKalb County School District say the case is still under active investigation.
What Police Reported
The DeKalb County Police Department confirmed officers responded to a reported shooting around 7:51 a.m. at Stone Mill Drive and Juliette Road. The victim had only minor injuries, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Detectives are working to sort out what led up to the gunfire and have not released any information about suspects or possible motives.
Scene And Search
WSB-TV reported live from the neighborhood, where officers were going door to door and checking with nearby businesses for surveillance footage that might show the shooting or who was involved. Police remained on site through mid-morning, collecting evidence and speaking with witnesses while patrol cars and crime scene tape marked off the area.
School District Response
The DeKalb County School District said school administrators and the district’s Division of Public Safety are also actively investigating, and that the student’s parent or guardian was notified, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. The district added that "appropriate disciplinary action will be taken" and urged families to talk with students about resolving conflicts in healthier ways.
Context: Recent Incidents And County Tools
Investigators have not said whether any arrests have been made or if another student was involved in the shooting. In recent months, DeKalb County has expanded its video and tracking systems, including the Digital Shield program and a Real Time Crime Center, which officials have credited with helping clear cases after a January shooting, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
How To Help
Police are asking anyone with video or information about the bus stop shooting to contact the DeKalb County Police Department. Officers at the scene were already canvassing for neighborhood surveillance video and witness accounts, WSB-TV reported. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers Atlanta or by calling local authorities directly.
