DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A triple shooting ended with a man dead and two others injured.
Witnesses told Channel 2 Action News that three people were shot during a birthday party at an Airbnb property.
We’re working to learn more about the moments before the shooting, for Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m.
Officers were called out to Bluebird Lane in the Belvedere Park area just after 2:30 a.m. Channel 2’s Cory James followed the investigation for Channel 2 Action News This Morning starting at 4:30 a.m.
James later spoke with two witnesses who said someone was hosting a birthday party at the home when gunfire erupted.
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Mya McKinney told James that three people were shot, including someone she knew.
“I’m just praying that he is OK,” McKinney said.
DeKalb County police confirmed at 9:20 a.m. that one of the shooting victims died from his injuries. The other two are listed as having “moderate” injuries. Their names have not been released.
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James watched as police placed crime scene tape up in front of the home and evidence markers around a car in the driveway. It appeared that officers also recovered two guns.
The homeowner confirmed that the house is listed as a rental property on Airbnb. We have reached out to Airbnb for a statement.
DeKalb County police says anyone with information can send information anonymously by texting “DKPD” to 847411.
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