DEKALB COUNTY, GA – A woman is in critical condition after an early morning shooting incident on Meadow Glen Village Lane, authorities reported. The shooting occurred around 4:30 a.m., shaking the suburban neighborhood awake with sirens and flashing lights.
Police arrived at the scene to discover the woman suffering from two gunshot wounds. She was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Her current condition remains critical, according to medical staff.
Upon further investigation, officers found a deceased man at the scene. Authorities identified him as the suspect, who allegedly shot the woman before turning the gun on himself. No further details about the relationship between the two individuals have been released, but police are treating this as a case of attempted murder-suicide.
Neighbors expressed shock and concern over the incident, describing the area as typically quiet and peaceful. “It’s frightening to think something like this could happen so close to home,” said one resident who wished to remain anonymous.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. They are piecing together the events leading up to the shooting to understand the motive behind this tragic act.