DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A man was found outside of a Quik Trip in DeKalb County after being shot during an armed robbery attempt, according to police. The incident took place just before 6 p.m. on Saturday evening, when police were alerted to the shooting at a Quik Trip location on Flat Shoals Parkway.
The victim, who was a passenger in a vehicle, had been shot in the abdomen during an armed robbery in the Glen Hollow Drive area. After being shot, the female driver of the vehicle struck two other vehicles in an attempt to flee the scene. The three unknown suspects fled the location on foot after the incident.
The victim’s condition is currently unknown, but they were taken to the hospital for a non-life threatening injury. Police are continuing their investigation into the armed robbery and shooting, and are appealing to the public for any information that may aid in identifying the suspects.
The armed robbery and shooting at the Quik Trip in DeKalb County is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities. The safety and well-being of the community are of paramount importance, and law enforcement is working diligently to bring those responsible to justice.