A deadly attempted robbery in DeKalb County has left one person dead and several others injured after gunfire erupted early Sunday morning.
According to authorities, the shooting happened around 2:05 a.m. in the 5300 block of Panola Industrial Boulevard, where officers arrived to find five victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
The tragic incident claimed the life of a 20-year-old man who was shot in the neck and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Among the injured:
- A 16-year-old male with life-threatening gunshot wounds to his arms and legs.
- A 19-year-old male shot in the stomach, also suffering from life-threatening injuries.
- A 19-year-old male shot in the shoulder with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Another 19-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his arm.
Authorities say the victims were attending a car meet-up when unknown suspects attempted to rob the 16-year-old, sparking a chaotic exchange of gunfire.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no suspects have been identified.
This developing story continues to raise concerns about rising gun violence in the area. Stay tuned for further updates.
