'Senseless': 2 young brothers killed in DeKalb shooting after potential childhood dispute
DeKalb County shooting claims two young brothers
Two young brothers were killed and two women were hospitalized following a shooting at a DeKalb County apartment complex, according to police.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Two young brothers have been identified as the victims of a deadly shooting at a Stone Mountain apartment complex.
Jamarion Rolle, 11, and Jahki Clark, 12, were killed in the shooting at the Nissan Golden Gate apartment community on North Hairston Road. A FOX 5 Atlanta reporter learned that the boys were brothers.
A 19-year-old woman and a 39-year-old woman were also shot. Both remained hospitalized in stable condition.
Quadrupal DeKalb County shooting
What we know:
DeKalb County police responded to 1075 North Hairston Road after receiving reports that multiple people had been shot.
Officers found Jamarion suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
First responders took Jahki to a hospital in critical condition, where he later died.
Police said preliminary evidence indicates the shooting may have resulted from a fight or disagreement earlier in the day. Investigators also confirmed that the two boys and the two women were related, but they did not explain all of the relationships.
"This is an unimaginable loss for the families involved and our entire community. We extend our deepest condolences to everyone affected by this senseless tragedy," the DeKalb County Police Department said in a statement.
Police said the shooting was not an active shooter situation and there was no ongoing threat to nearby residents.
Disagreement behind deadly shooting
What they're saying:
Detectives said the shooting may stem from a previous dispute that started among young children.
"From a week ago that they could have let go," a neighbor said. "That started with on, you know, elementary school type, not adults or teenagers."
Residents expressed deep grief and frustration over the loss of young lives in their community.
"For them to lose their lives over something so senseless is don't," the neighbor added. "It doesn't mean anything, obviously, because we're supposed to come together for these children, but instead you guys are killing off the children. This is our future."
Neighbors described running to check on their families after hearing gunfire close to their homes.
"I heard the gunshots," one neighbor said. "Yeah. I thought the gunshots came through into my house."
The neighbor said she jumped out of her sleep to check on her own children before checking on the children living next door. Community members recalled Jamarion as a respectful boy who loved to play football and helped his mother, siblings and neighbors with younger children.
Family members returned to the complex Monday afternoon and asked for privacy while they mourn.
DeKalb police search for shooter
What we don't know:
Police have not released any details about a potential shooter or identified any suspects in the attack. Investigators have not clarified if more than one gunman was involved.
What you can do:
Detectives are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the DeKalb County Police Department immediately.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from FOX 5 reporter Rey Llerena, who was live at the scene interviewing residents and observing police activity, as well as statements from the DeKalb County Police Department and the DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office. This article has been updated since it was originally published.