2 dead, 1 injured after string of DeKalb County shootings overnight
2 dead, 1 critically hurt in string of DeKalb shootings
At least three reported shootings across DeKalb County overnight left two people dead and another hospitalized in critical condition as investigators worked Thursday morning to determine what led to the violence. Kim Leoffler reporting live from the scene.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Two men were killed and another was injured in three separate shootings within about two hours overnight in DeKalb County, according to police.
What we know:
The shootings happened between about 10:47 p.m. Wednesday and 12:22 a.m. Thursday. Investigators have not indicated that the incidents are connected.
No arrests have been made in any of the cases.
Man found shot to death on North Hairston Road
What we know:
The first shooting was reported around 10:47 p.m. in the 1400 block of North Hairston Road.
DeKalb County police responding to a report of a person shot found a young man dead in a parking lot. Police said he had been shot multiple times.
What we don't know:
The victim's name has not been released.
Investigators are working to determine what happened before the shooting and who was responsible.
Man killed inside Parc Lorraine residence
What we know:
Less than 30 minutes later, at about 11:13 p.m., officers were called to another shooting in the 3000 block of Parc Lorraine.
Police found a man inside a residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.
What we don't know:
Investigators are examining evidence as they try to determine what led to the shooting. No one has been taken into custody.
Argument may have led to Flat Shoals Parkway shooting
What we know:
A third shooting was reported around 12:22 a.m. in the 3800 block of Flat Shoals Parkway.
Officers found a man who had been shot at an apartment complex behind a Family Dollar. Police said his injuries were not considered life-threatening, and he was taken to a hospital for treatment.
A preliminary investigation indicates an argument happened before the gunfire, according to police.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released additional information about what prompted the dispute or identified a suspect.
What you can do:
Anyone with information about any of the shootings can submit an anonymous tip through the DeKalb County Police Department's free mobile app or by texting "DKPD" to 847411, followed by the tip.
The Source: Information for above story provided by DeKalb County police. FOX 5 Atlanta also sent photojournalists to the scene and a reporter to one of the deadly shootings.