An arrest was reported Saturday in connection with a deadly triple shooting that left one person dead, while Atlanta police are also probing a separate case in which a shooting victim crashed into another vehicle and later died. Both incidents remain very much active as detectives work the scenes, pull surveillance video and track down witnesses. Officials have not released any names or detailed charges while that work continues.
According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the station’s weekend headlines video said an arrest was made after a triple shooting that claimed one life. In the same roundup, the station noted a separate investigation into a crash involving a gunshot victim who collided with another car and later died. FOX 5 said the clip did not include full incident reports or suspect names as the newsroom was still waiting on more detailed information from police.
Triple Shooting Along Busy DeKalb Road
WSB‑TV reported that the triple shooting happened along U.S. 78 at Lawrenceville Highway and sent three people to Emory Decatur Hospital. One person died, another was listed in critical condition and a third suffered minor injuries after the early-morning gunfire, according to the station.
Investigators told WSB‑TV the shooter may have followed the victims from two nearby clubs, and they are treating the case as likely targeted while they comb through video and interview anyone who saw or heard what happened.
Victims Treated In Decatur
Local outlets say the injured were taken to Emory Decatur Hospital for treatment. Emory Healthcare lists the facility at 2701 North Decatur Road in Decatur, and the hospital’s online directory confirms the location and its emergency department services for trauma patients.
Police Asking For Video And Tips
Investigators have asked drivers, pedestrians and nearby residents to check dash-cam, doorbell and surveillance footage and to share anything that might help identify suspects, WSB‑TV reports. The station says authorities directed anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 404‑577‑8477 as detectives continue to process the scenes and review video…