One dead after Friday evening shooting in Grant Forest Park

Police investigate a deadly shooting at a home in the 1400 block of Grant Forest Circle in DeKalb County on May 22, 2026. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Crime scene tape blocked a roadway in the Grant Forest Park neighborhood as police investigated a shooting on Friday evening that left at least one person dead. 

What we know:

Police were called to the 1400 block of Grant Forest Circle sometime around 9:30 p.m. 

According to the DeKalb County Police Office, officers found one person dead at the scene.

Crime scene tape blocked the road as investigators combed the area for evidence, spoke with witnesses, and reviewed doorbell cameras.

What we don't know:

The identity of the deceased person has not been released. Investigators have not identified any suspects or a motive behind the shooting. It also remains unknown if any specific doorbell camera footage has been recovered. 

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the DeKalb County Police Office, who provided the initial details of the scene, as well as first-hand observations of the blocked roadway and ongoing investigation. 

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