Sleeping man shot at Bouldercrest Road apartment complex, police say

Loading Video…

This browser does not support the Video element.

Shooting investigation on Bouldercrest Road in DeKalb County

A shooting investigation is underway on Bouldercrest Road in DeKalb County. It is unconfirmed if anyone was shot during the incident.

Police are investigating an overnight shooting along Bouldercrest Road after gunfire struck nearby apartments, startling residents and sending officers to the scene early Monday.

What we know:

A neighbor told FOX 5 he was inside his unit when he suddenly heard a barrage of shots outside.

The neighbor said the shots came without warning, followed by a vehicle speeding away from the area.

Police say the shooting happened around 1:15 a.m. 

What we don't know:

As of Monday morning, DeKalb County police are still working to gather details and determine what led to the gunfire. Shortly after 9 a.m., police confirmed that one person was shot during the incident. He reportedly told police that he was asleep when the shooting occurred. He was transported to a hospital for treatment. 

What's next:

This is a developing story. 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.

DeKalb CountyCrime and Public SafetyNews