Atlanta, GA
Active Shooter In Kirkwood, Atlanta? Oakhurst Shooting Prompts Large Police Presence In Decatur
The shooting took place in Oakhurst. (Representational Image)
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An active shooter situation unfolded in Atlanta’s Kirkwood neighborhood on Friday, as per the local reports following a shooting at nearby Oakhurst. The fatal gunfire took place in the 2200 block of College Avenue, prompting a quick response from the Police in Decatur. Several residents of Georgia’s city also expressed their concerns on the developing situation on social sites.
A large Police presence was spotted in Kirkwood after a person was shot, according to a Fox 5 News. The cops were called shortly after the incident at around 2 pm, per local time.
Meanwhile, several residents of Decatur wrote about the ongoing law enforcement activity on social media. A user wrote on X (formerly called Twitter), “Active shooter near our street in Oakhurst. Kirkwood/east lake please be careful stepping foot outside. Active helicopters around us.”
The cops are yet to issue an official statement on the matter.
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