Police probe deadly afternoon shooting on E. Wesley Chapel Way

DeKalb County police investigators examine the scene of a fatal shooting to determine a motive along E. Wesley Chapel Way on Jan. 6, 2026. (FOX 5)

Police in DeKalb County are investigating a deadly shooting along E. Wesley Chapel Way. 

What we know:

Officers were called out around 12:43 p.m. to the 2500 block of E. Wesley Chapel Way. 

According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. 

Medics pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

What we don't know:

Investigators have not yet identified the victim or released information regarding a possible motive. 

It remains unclear if any suspects are in custody or if police have identified a person of interest. 

DeKalb County police did not immediately say what led to the gunfire.

What you can do:

Anyone with information can send an anonymous tip through the free DeKalb County PD (Tip411) app or by texting "DKPD" to 847411, followed by the tip.

The Source: The details in this article come from the DeKalb County Police Department. 

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