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Business in DeKalb County experiences extensive gunfire damage, resulting in over a dozen bullet impacts.

Police in DeKalb County are currently examining a shooting incident that resulted in numerous bullet impacts on a structure.

Shooting incident in DeKalb County results in multiple bullet impacts on a local business
Shooting incident in DeKalb County results in multiple bullet impacts on a local business

Business in DeKalb County experiences extensive gunfire damage, resulting in over a dozen bullet impacts.

In the heart of Stone Mountain, Atlanta, Georgia, a startling incident unfolded on Memorial Drive. A shooting took place at the Beauty Exposed Hair and Makeup Salon, leaving the community in shock.

Hardy D. Tate, a local resident, was an unintentional witness to the disturbing event. As he stepped out of his motel room, he heard a barrage of approximately 20-30 gunshots. Tate expressed his disbelief, describing the shooting as unnecessary and happening in broad daylight.

Upon venturing outside, Tate found himself face to face with more than 20 police officers on the road. The salon, now taped off by the authorities, had bullet holes in its windows, a chilling reminder of the ordeal. Over a dozen bullet holes were found in the building, and more than 40 shell casings were scattered on the ground.

Thankfully, no reports of injuries or shooting victims have been made in relation to the incident. Moreover, no one was reported to be in the Beauty Exposed Hair and Makeup Salon during the shooting.

The police are still investigating the incident, and no information has been provided regarding what led to the shooting. The shooter has not been publicly identified.

This developing story will continue to be monitored closely, with updates available on the WANF website. For now, the community in Stone Mountain awaits further details, left in a state of uncertainty by the daylight shooting.

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