Feud between neighbors allegedly leads to shooting in northwest Atlanta
Mom, two daughters shot during dispute between neighbors
A woman and her two teenage daughters were shot Saturday during a dispute with a neighbor at an apartment complex on Middleton Road, according to Atlanta police. Police said the shooting stemmed from an ongoing conflict between neighbors that escalated into violence around noon. Residents told FOX 5 the dispute began when the mother and her daughters had a verbal altercation with a woman attempting to jumpstart her vehicle. That woman allegedly went back into her apartment, retrieved a firearm and opened fire in the parking lot, striking all three victims.
ATLANTA - A woman and her two teenage daughters were shot Saturday during a dispute with a neighbor at an apartment complex on Middleton Road, according to Atlanta police.
What we know:
The three victims, a 45-year-old mother and her 16 and 19-year-old daughters, were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. Two victims were reported as stable, while one was listed in critical condition.
Police said the shooting stemmed from an ongoing conflict between neighbors that escalated into violence around noon.
"Everyone involved knew each other," said Lt. Donovan Clements with the Atlanta Police Department. "Unfortunately, it boiled over."
Residents told FOX 5 the dispute began when the mother and her daughters had a verbal altercation with a woman attempting to jumpstart her vehicle. That woman allegedly went back into her apartment, retrieved a firearm and opened fire in the parking lot, striking all three victims.
Purses, shoes and clothing were left scattered near the scene, where investigators continued to collect evidence and serve search warrants hours after the shooting.
Neighbors who spoke with reporters off-camera said tensions between the families had been building for days. Some expressed fear about ongoing safety concerns in the complex.
"We responded quickly and were able to calm the situation," Clements said. "But we encourage people to call us before it reaches this level of violence."
Police said one person has been detained for questioning, but no charges have been filed. Investigators said more than one person could ultimately face charges. The case remains under investigation.
What we don't know:
Police have not released any names in this case.
The Source: Information in this article came from an email to FOX 5 by APD. It was updated to add information learned from a FOX 5 crew on scene who spoke with police.