Gunfire shattered the midweek quiet in a Hiram subdivision Wednesday evening, sending Paulding County deputies rushing to the 100 block of Chamberlyn Lane as investigators worked into the night to piece together what happened.
Detectives with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation after deputies responded to reports of shots fired and were seen blocking the entrance to the Menlow Station subdivision while canvassing the neighborhood and collecting evidence. As of the latest update, officials had not said whether anyone was injured or if anyone had been taken into custody.
According to FOX 5 Atlanta, deputies arrived at the scene around 7 p.m., and detectives with the sheriff’s office are leading the probe. The outlet notes that an image posted on the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page shows cruisers blocking the Menlow Station entrance; that image is available via the department’s social media. The sheriff’s office has not released information about suspects, a possible motive, or how many shots were fired.
How to help
The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to come forward, either by submitting tips through its mobile app or by contacting the department directly. The office’s contact page lists its main phone line and reporting options, including the public switchboard at (770) 443-3010, per the Paulding County website.
Neighborhood context
Chamberlyn Lane runs off Rosedale Drive inside the Menlow Station subdivision, a residential community in the Hiram area. Images shared by the sheriff’s office and reported by FOX 5 Atlanta show a heavy law-enforcement presence at the entrance as investigators worked the scene Wednesday evening.
Detectives continue to investigate and have urged anyone with information to contact law enforcement. This story will be updated as authorities release more details.
