DeKalb County police are investigating an accidental shooting that happened off of Summit Creek Drive on July 29, 2026. (FOX 5)
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A child found an unsecured, loaded gun inside a DeKalb County home Wednesday night, accidentally shooting a man in his 20s, according to police.
What we know:
DeKalb County police officers rushed to the 1100 block of Summit Creek Drive around 8 p.m. Wednesday after receiving a report of a person shot. The address is listed as the Affinitee at Stone Mountain apartment complex.
Dispatchers initially told responding officers that the gunshot wound was self-inflicted.
When officers arrived at the home, they spoke with the victim and witnesses at the scene.
Investigators learned that a child inside the home found an unsecured, loaded firearm and accidentally fired it, striking the man.
Emergency crews transported the injured man to a hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
In response to the shooting, the department urged residents to secure their weapons.
"We will take this time to remind everyone that the DeKalb County Police Department offers free gun locks to the community. They can be picked up from any of the four DKPD precincts," the DeKalb County Police Department said.
What we don't know:
Police have not released the age of the child or the exact relationship between the child and the victim.
Authorities have also not stated if any charges will be filed in connection with the unsecured firearm.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the DeKalb County Police Department, who detailed the initial police response and provided statements regarding community gun safety.