DeKalb police investigating after man shot dead in carport
Lithonia carport shooting leaves man dead
DeKalb County police are seeking public tips after 62-year-old Anthony Clark was found shot to death in his Lithonia carport.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police officers are conducting a homicide investigation after finding a 62-year-old man shot to death Tuesday night in a carport outside his Lithonia home.
What we know:
Officers responded around 9:14 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a shooting in the 6100 block of Holt Road in unincorporated Lithonia.
Upon arrival, police located 62-year-old Anthony Clark suffering from an apparent gunshot wound in the carport of his home.
Clark died at the scene.
Detectives blocked off local streets for hours overnight while searching for clues, and officers placed a man and two women in squad cars for questioning.
What they're saying:
"He was a good man, he would do anything for his family," said Michelle Watson, the man’s neighbor.
Watson said she heard the gunfire while walking to the store.
DeKalb police investigating deadly shooting at home
DeKalb County police officers are investigating a suspicious death after finding 62-year-old Anthony Clark shot to death Tuesday night in a Lithonia carport.
"I heard a loud boom I didn't know what it was I thought somebody had shot a dog or something," she said. "By the time I came back one policeman was there and then they just kept coming."
"I wish they'd find out what happened because I live right here and if something happened, I'd like to know, it’s concerning not knowing," said Allen Jackson, another neighbor.
What we don't know:
Investigators have not released a motive or confirmed whether any suspects have been formally charged.
Man found dead in carport on Holt Road
Investigators blocked off local streets for hours overnight to gather clues. Police also questioned a man and two women who were placed in squad cars.
What you can do:
Authorities are asking anyone with information to submit an anonymous tip using the free DeKalb County PD app or by texting "DKPD" to 847411.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the DeKalb County Police Department, which provided official statements and investigation updates.