Woman shot at South Fulton house party; owner says he had security

South Fulton party house shooting investigation

A woman was shot during a party at a house in South Fulton on Monday evening. The house is rented out for parties. FOX 5 Atlanta spoke to neighbors and owner of the house.

SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - A Memorial Day pool party at a South Fulton lake house turned chaotic Monday evening when a woman in her 20s was shot in the arm, prompting police to break up the event and sparking frustration from nearby residents.

The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. at a home along Pittman Park. South Fulton Police say the woman is expected to recover, but the incident has left neighbors shaken and upset.

What we know:

Investigators with the South Fulton Police Department say they were called to the home on Monday after receiving reports that a person was shot during a gathering.

When police got to the scene, they found a woman who had been shot in the arm. She was treated at the scene before medical personnel arrived to take her to a local hospital.

Social media posts provided to FOX 5 showed that the home, nicknamed The Cabin at Lake Demo, has been the site of multiple parties in the past. Documents reveal that the owner of the home was ordered to pay $4,000 for code enforcement matters in 2024.

What they're saying:

"It was a mess," said homeowner Frederick Manuel, who lives across the street. "There’s still trash in the street," he added, pointing to tequila bottles left behind. "You had to see it to believe it… you had cars all up and down here."

Manuel said the property—referred to locally as "Lake Demo"—has hosted large parties before, but nothing as disruptive as this. "It’s very frustrating. It looks bad on Pittman Park," he said.

"At night, it's hard to garner clear, concise information from people," South Fulton Police Department spokesperson Tori Cooper said. "That was a difficult process for our officers."

The other side:

The owner of the home, who goes by the name "Lake D" and "King Demo," did not appear on camera but told FOX 5 that the residence is his personal home and that safety was a top concern for the event.

"Safety is always my main priority," he said. "We had police officers working the party. We had 18 security guards. It's unfortunate that things happened."

Lake D maintains the shooting occurred outside the home. However, South Fulton Police say they are still working to confirm the details.

What we don't know:

Investigators are working to determine what led to the shooting. At this time, authorities have not released the identity of the woman or anyone else involved in the shooting. It is not clear what gathering was happening at the time of the shooting.

Additionally, it is unknown if a nearby fatal incident involving a hit-and-run driver and a pedestrian is somehow connected. When the police department was asked if there was a possible connection, they indicated that they are still investigating. 

What you can do:

If you have any information that could help with the investigation, call the South Fulton Police Department or send tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers.