A young man has been shot dead in DeKalb County, Georgia, after a domestic situation reportedly escalated into a fight, police said.
Officers were called to the 4400 block of Lincoln Jones Road at about 5.56pm on Saturday following reports of a person being shot.
They found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
DeKalb County Police Department said its preliminary investigation indicated that a domestic dispute had developed into a physical confrontation before the shooting.
No arrests have been made and the victim’s identity has not been released. Police have also provided no details about a possible suspect.
Detectives are appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or knows anything about what happened.
Information can be submitted anonymously through the DeKalb County Police Department’s app or by texting “DKPD” followed by a tip to 847411.
