Crime & Safety
Police: Man Forces Way into Apartment, Fatally Shot
A resident in a Tucker area apartment shot and killed a man who forced his way into the residence Friday morning. The homeowner was injured in the incident.
DeKalb County police say one person is dead inside an apartment after a Friday morning shooting.
Police said one man was found dead, and another was injured in the shooting at 1281 Brockett Road, reports WSB TV.
According to DeKalb County police, an acquaintance of the homeowner forced his way into the apartment and the resident shot him around 4 a.m.
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The injured resident is expected to recover.
Authorities have not identified any of the men involved in the shooting.
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No charges have been filed yet. Authorities are investigating if the shooting was in self defense.
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