Three Injured in DeKalb County Shooting Investigation

DEKALB COUNTY, Georgia — Authorities are investigating a late-night DeKalb County shooting that erupted at a local residence. According to police officials, the incident left three people injured, with one victim sustaining serious injuries while the other two suffered minor harm.

The incident unfolded in a residential neighborhood on Mallard Crest, near the intersection of Panola Road and Covington Highway, at approximately 11:00 p.m. While law enforcement has not officially confirmed the ages of the victims, witnesses at the scene described a chaotic environment involving a house party attended by several teenagers.

One woman present at the location stated she was waiting to be reunited with her 17-year-old daughter, who had been attending the gathering. The mother recounted that her daughter called her around 10:37 p.m. in a state of panic. The teenager was crying hysterically, reporting that one of her friends had been shot.

Upon arriving at the scene, the mother found the streets blocked off by law enforcement, preventing bystanders from approaching the home. A large crowd of concerned onlookers gathered nearby, waiting for updates from responding officers.

DeKalb County Police spokespersons confirmed the casualty count but noted that several details remain under investigation. Notably, while responding to the scene, officials have not yet confirmed if the incident was definitively a shooting. Furthermore, spokespersons have not released information regarding the total number of individuals inside the home, how many were teenagers, or whether anyone is currently in custody.