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1 person shot on I-285SB near Glenwood Road in DeKalb Co.

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team and Brittany Edney
Updated  April 7, 2026 7:04am EDT
DeKalb County
FOX 5 Atlanta
1 person shot on I285 near Glenwood Road

1 person shot on I285 near Glenwood Road

DeKalb County police are on the scene of a shooting on Interstate 285 southbound near Glenwood Road. The motive and condition of victim unknown at this time. This is a breaking news report. 

The Brief

    • Police say one person was shot while inside a vehicle on I-285 near Glenwood Road in DeKalb County, though details about the circumstances remain limited.
    • The victim’s condition has not been released as officers continue to investigate the shooting.
    • Additional updates are expected as more information becomes available.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Police are investigating a shooting along Interstate 285 southbound in DeKalb County.

What we know:

Police say one person was shot around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday while inside a vehicle near Glenwood Road. The gunshot victim was seriously injured, according to a DeKalb County Police Department spokesperson. 

At this time, it is unknown what prompted the shooting or if any arrests have been made. 

Although the incident slowed traffic for several hours, the scene cleared around 7 a.m. and traffic is now flowing through the area. 

This is a developing news story. Check back for updates.

The Source

  • Preliminary information provided by DeKalb County Police Department. 

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