Teens found shot at Greenbriar Mall; shooter on the loose

ATLANTA - Police in Atlanta are investigating a double shooting. The victims were found in the parking lot of Greenbriar Mall on Thursday afternoon. 

Authorities are still searching for the suspect or suspects involved.

What we know:

According to Atlanta Police, officers were dispatched to the mall at 2841 Greenbriar Parkway around 2:25 p.m. after two teens arrived in a gray Chevrolet, screaming for help. Both had been shot and were seeking emergency assistance.

"When units arrived, they were met with two individuals with multiple gunshot wounds," said Capt. Damian Crowder, commander of Atlanta Police Department's Zone 4. "One victim had multiple gunshot wounds to the torso, and the other one was shot in the arm."

While the victims were found near the Greenbrier Mall, investigators later determined the shooting occurred at the Aviary Park townhouse complex located on Senegal Way. After being wounded, the teens drove themselves to the mall. The side of their vehicle appeared to be riddled with bullet holes.

"The officers did their best to render aid and they were transported to the hospital for treatment," Crowder said. "Aggravated assault investigators came to the scene and went to the hospital in order to come up with the preliminary circumstances."

A spokesperson for Greenbriar Mall told FOX 5 business was not impacted.

What they're saying:

Rick Jackson, a resident of southwest Atlanta, said the violence in broad daylight is troubling. "Just — it don't make sense," he said. "It’s pretty regular on Campbellton Road. You know, blow, bling, blang."

What we don't know:

Police are now reviewing surveillance footage from both the mall and the townhouse complex as they search for the suspect or suspects involved.

The names of those involved remain undisclosed.

No arrests had been made and a motive had not been determined.

What's next:

Aggravated assault investigators responded to both the scene and the hospital to begin their investigation. Crowder said it remains an "active and volatile" case and declined to discuss potential motives or whether the shooting was targeted.

The captain also confirmed that surveillance footage from the mall and other surrounding businesses, including a Dollar Tree store, will be reviewed as part of the investigation.

"It is a close proximity but not at the mall, so yes, they [witnesses] would hear the gunshots," Crowder said.

He said the department plans to increase patrols in the area due to the circumstances.

"Every area is a concern," Crowder said. "So of course we will have more police presence in this area."

What you can do:

Crowder urged anyone with information or surveillance footage related to the incident to contact the Atlanta Police Department’s Aggravated Assault Unit or Crime Stoppers.

Crowder urged the public to come forward with any information. "The shooters are still out there," he said. "Please reach out to the Aggravated Assault Unit or Crime Stoppers to give any information you may have."

Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 404-577-TIPS.

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