A community is in shock as reports come in about a fatal shooting that took place last night at The Reserve Carrollton Apartments, an off-campus housing complex utilized by many students of the University of West Georgia.
According to
FOX 5 Atlanta
, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. yesterday when shots were fired in the parking lot, leading to one man’s death; the suspect fled the scene in a white car and led police on a chase that ended near Tanner Medical Center, where the suspect ultimately abandoned the car, attempted to escape on foot, but was captured and taken to Grady Memorial Hospital to be treated.
The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, succumbed to his gunshot wound after being transported to Tanner Medical Center, as
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
reported; officials have confirmed that neither the deceased man nor the detained 20-year-old suspect had ties to the university, which adds a layer of complexity as investigators work to unravel the motive behind the shooting.
As the investigation proceeds, Carrollton police are urging anyone with useful information to step forward while details remain sparse, the offices of which can be contacted at 770-834-4451, no arrest has been made in the case thus far.
A property manager for The Reserve Carrollton Apartments has not responded to requests for comment following the deadly incident, as part of the apartment complex’s regular proceedings, a receptionist has referred all inquiries regarding the shooting to them.
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