1 seriously injured in shooting at Lithonia barbershop
DeKalb County police officers responded to a Lithonia strip mall on July 13, 2026, after receiving a person shot call. (SKYFOX 5)
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Emergency crews responded to a shooting Monday afternoon at a Lithonia strip mall and found one person seriously injured, according to police.
What we know:
DeKalb County police officers responded to a call regarding a person who had been shot in the 1500 block of Wellborn Road around 11:57 a.m.
When officers arrived at the scene, authorities confirmed they found one victim who had suffered serious injuries. Investigators said the man was found with a gunshot wound inside a barbershop.
The man was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive his injury. No suspects have been arrested, according to police.
Anyone with information can send an anonymous tip through the free DeKalb County PD app or by texting "DKPD" to 847411, followed by the tip.
SKYFOX 5 flew over the commercial property and observed yellow crime scene tape stretched across the front of the strip mall.
What we don't know:
Officials have not yet confirmed the identity or age of the person who was shot during the incident. Investigators have not disclosed what led to the gunfire.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from DeKalb County police officers, who explained what happened through initial emergency response details, as well as aerial observations from SKYFOX 5.