Shots fired after Atlanta man says someone attempted to steal his dog

ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – An Atlanta man says he was concerned in a shootout in a busy space of Previous Fourth Ward after an alleged try and steal his canine.

Michael McKoy advised CBS46 he was working as a contractor at Jack’s Pizza and Wings when a person tried to steal his Frenchie, Harlow.

“These two gents got here in,” he stated. ”They’d been hanging round all day.”

In response to McKoy, one of many males grabbed Harlow however dropped the canine whereas making an attempt to expire.

“These two gents tried to take my canine once I walked away from her briefly to examine one thing,” he stated. “One among them tried to dam me, one tried to expire the door … we ended up drawing weapons in some unspecified time in the future.”

McKoy stated pictures have been then fired in the midst of Highland Avenue.

Whereas McKoy stated he was blissful to nonetheless have his canine, he’s involved about security within the busy Highlands block.

“I’m a little bit bit extra succesful than most individuals of defending myself, however not all people could be,” he stated.

Witnesses advised CBS46 they heard the pictures fired and are glad nobody was harm.

Jack’s house owners stated they’re conscious of the try and steal McKoy’s canine however are additionally shocked by the incident that then occurred outdoors of their institution.

Chris Bates, Jack’s co-owner, stated they’re new house owners and dealing to vary the environment to be welcoming for all the neighborhood.

“What we’re making an attempt to do is mainly tone all the things down and make Jack’s a enjoyable, household place to hang around with none violence,” Bates stated.

Atlanta Police confirmed they did reply to the incident and took a report.

CBS46 will replace this story as extra info turns into out there.

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