DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A man is hurt after a shooting in DeKalb County, police said Tuesday morning.
According to a spokesperson with the DeKalb County Police Department, the shooting happened at the Valero gas station located at 5616 Redan Road in Stone Mountain. Officers believe the man was at the service coin-operated machines when he was approached by an armed person. Police said the person shot the man and then left in the victim's vehicle.
The shooting victim is a man in his 50s and DeKalb Police said he is still alive and breathing. At last check, he was recovering in the hospital after surgery. Investigators said they believe the violent incident may be related to a robbery nearby.
On Wednesday, investigators said they found the vehicle stolen during the robbery but there is still no clear suspect.
Police said the investigation is still in its early stages, so details are limited. Officers are still working to determine a clear motive.
Anyone with information is asked to call DeKalb Police at 770-482-0309 or Crime stoppers at 404-577-TIPS.
