Armed robbers target home, shoot at teen inside, police say

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A 15-year old said someone broke into his home on Winters Chapel Road and fired at him. Now, police are searching for two suspects.

The incident happened Thursday around 10:15 p.m. in Dunwoody, and police said it appears the victim did not know the thieves.

“It's definitely concerning,” neighbor Chris Gant said.

Gant said he and his neighbors were stunned to hear about a home invasion in their neighborhood.

“A lot of kids (live in the neighborhood), so it's very surprising,” Gant said.

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Police said armed robbers broke in and fired a shot at the teen, who was inside the house.

"I hope they get the folks who did this. It obviously sounds like a very violent and terrifying act," Gant said.

The teen was downstairs, in the basement, and heard noises and thought his family had come home.

Police said the robbers stole a white 2007 Escalade with license plate number RJN-6719 and a 2018 Ford F-150. They don't have a detailed description of the suspects.

"Dunwoody typically is a very quiet community, so for someone to come into our community and shoot at one of our residents (or) property, it is senseless," Gant said.

Gant was home at the time of the crime and said he'll be keeping an eye out for anything suspicious.

Police said they consider the thieves to be armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is urged to call the Dunwoody Police Department.

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