A quiet DeKalb County neighborhood was rocked by tragedy Monday evening after police discovered two men dead inside a car, both suffering from gunshot wounds. The deadly incident occurred around 4 p.m. in the 3600 block of Shepherds Path, just off Covington Highway, authorities confirmed.
According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers were dispatched following reports of a possible shooting. When they arrived, they found a parked vehicle with two unresponsive adult males inside. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene after officers determined they had been shot.
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The area was immediately secured as homicide detectives and crime scene investigators combed the scene for evidence and spoke with residents. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots earlier in the afternoon, moments before police arrived.
In a brief statement, police said, “Officers located two deceased adult males in a vehicle. Both appeared to have suffered gunshot wounds. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.”
The DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to confirm the victims’ identities and notify their families. Authorities have not released the men’s names or revealed a possible motive behind the shooting.
Neighbors described the scene as shocking and heartbreaking. “This is a quiet neighborhood,” one resident said. “You never expect to see something like this right outside your home.”
Detectives are now reviewing surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses and urging anyone who may have seen suspicious activity or vehicles in the area to come forward.
At this time, police have not determined whether the shooting was targeted or random, but they are encouraging residents with information to contact the DeKalb County Police Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may qualify for a reward.
This incident adds to a growing number of gun-related deaths reported in the metro Atlanta area this year, reigniting community calls for stronger action to combat local violence and promote neighborhood safety.