A man was shot outside a Kroger off Wesley Chapel Road in unincorporated Decatur around 9 p.m. Saturday, according to police. He was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to recover, authorities said. Investigators have not yet explained what led up to the shooting, and no arrests have been announced.
What police say
Officers were called to the grocery store at about 9 p.m., where they found the wounded man and got him to a hospital, Atlanta News First reports. The outlet notes that police have released few details and have not identified any suspects or a possible motive.
Wesley Chapel corridor has seen repeated incidents
Wesley Chapel Road and nearby shopping centers have been the backdrop for several shootings in recent months, according to local coverage. In April, authorities linked a series of attacks that killed two people and left a third critically injured to a single suspect, with one of those victims found outside a Kroger in a Brookhaven plaza, according to CBS Atlanta.
Neighbors and businesses on edge
Hyperlocal coverage of nighttime gunfire at a Wesley Chapel McDonald’s has highlighted a pattern of late-night shots fired and parking-lot incidents along the corridor. That reporting has also directed residents and workers to DeKalb County police resources for submitting tips and information.
Investigation continuing
DeKalb County police say the investigation into Saturday’s Kroger shooting remains active and no arrests have been made, according to Atlanta News First. This story will be updated as officials release more details.
