South Fulton, GA – A tragic incident near the Walmart on Old National Highway in South Fulton, Georgia, has resulted in a fatality. First responders from the South Fulton Police Department, Fire Department, and EMS rushed to the store’s parking area following reports of a shooting that claimed the life of one individual.
Preliminary reports suggest that a shootout erupted in the parking lot, leading to one person being struck and later pronounced dead by EMS responders. As investigations unfold, residents should anticipate a heightened police presence in the area and potential road closures.
Law enforcement agencies are actively involved in the initial stages of the investigation, working diligently to gather additional details about the incident. Updates on this developing story are expected to follow as the investigation progresses.
During the late hours of Friday around 7:30 p.m., the South Fulton Police Department responded to the 6100 block of Old National Highway following a shooting incident. Limited details have been released, emphasizing that there is no ongoing threat to the public and that the incident appears to be isolated.
UPDATE | Witnesses tell me they heard more than a dozen shots near the entrance to the Walmart but believe the actual shooting happened in the roadway. At least one wrecker is on scene. Police swarmed the area outside the Walmart. pic.twitter.com/HkdeG6B8am
— Cody Alcorn (@CodyAlcorn) December 23, 2023
The scene was swiftly attended by a significant number of officers and medical personnel immediately after the shooting. However, the identity and condition of the victim remain undisclosed at this time.
Police cordoned off the area with tape, securing the scene following the unfortunate shooting incident in the Walmart parking lot in South Fulton on December 22, 2023.
