A popular DeKalb County nature preserve turned into a crime scene Friday morning after two people were found dead inside Constitution Lakes Park, both with apparent gunshot wounds, according to authorities. Police say the deaths are being investigated as a possible homicide, and officials have not yet released the victims' names.
DeKalb County police discovered the two victims inside the park and confirmed they had been shot, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. Video from the scene showed officers working inside the wooded area while the investigation was underway.
Where It Happened
Constitution Lakes Park is a roughly 125-acre wetland preserve on South River Industrial Boulevard in south DeKalb. The county lists the park's address as 1305 S. River Industrial Blvd SE, and DeKalb County notes its boardwalks and lakes as key features of the site. The park is also known locally for the Doll's Head Trail, a found-art path that has been profiled in past coverage by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Investigation Status
Police have not released any information about a possible motive or identified any suspects, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. The DeKalb County Police Department's homicide unit is handling the case, and authorities say they plan to share additional details as they become available.
How To Help
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the DeKalb County Police Department. The department's contact page lists tip lines and other ways to reach investigators. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
