Two men killed in Brookhaven shooting; witnesses sought by police
2 killed in Brookhaven shooting; police seek witnesses
Two men are dead after a shooting late Sunday night in Brookhaven. Police are urging witnesses to come forward in the investigation.
BROOKHAVEN, Ga. - Two men are dead after a shooting late Sunday night in Brookhaven.
What we know:
According to Brookhaven Police Department Public Information Officer Carlos Nino, officers responded to the 3900 block of North Cliff Valley Way around 11:20 p.m. after hearing gunshots. Upon arrival, officers were alerted that multiple people had been shot and located two victims with gunshot wounds.
Nino said officers found one young man shot to death inside a car at the complex. A second young man was found lying in front of an apartment building. He was rushed to the hospital where he later died, according to police.
Nino said the two victims were Hispanic and in their early 20s.
The violence of the encounter was evident early Monday morning. FOX 5's Kaitlynn Pratt saw police towing a car from the scene that had at least 12 bullet holes in the windshield.
Brookhaven police officers were nearby when calls of shots fired came in.
"They were actually able to hear the gunshots, so they got there pretty quickly," he said.
Nino said detectives believe the shooter managed to get away. While investigators are currently combing through surveillance video and talking to witnesses, they are reportedly facing a difficult task; Nino noted that detectives are facing apprehension from witnesses who do not want to speak with officers.
"All of that has to do with just the sentiment that’s going on around ICE and how sometimes the local community believes that we are working hand in hand, and that is not always the case, " he said. "It makes it that much more difficult to simply speak to somebody who might have seen something that could help us determine who was all involved."
Police suspect more than one person could have been involved in the shooting due to the extent of the gunfire.
What we don't know:
So far, officials have not released a motive for the shooting or provided a description of the suspect.
What you can do:
Brookhaven police want to remind people that they can come forward and submit a tip anonymously.
To do so, contact Crime Stoppers online or call 404-577-TIPS.
The Source: Information in this article came from FOX 5's Kaitlyn Pratt speaking with Nino on scene. It was updated to reflect that the second victim died.