Shooting near DeKalb County hotel leaves one man hospitalized, police say

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating a shooting near a DeKalb County hotel.

Brookhaven police told Channel 2 Action News that officers received reports of a person shot near the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Perimeter Center on Lake Hearn Drive NE.

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When officers arrived, they located one person who had been shot.

The victim was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. His identity has not been released.

Authorities have not said if anyone has been taken into custody in connection to the shooting.

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The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation.

The following is a statement from hotel officials regarding the incident:

“The safety and security of our guests and associates is a top priority. The hotel is cooperating with the Brookhaven Police Department, and as this is an ongoing investigation, additional questions should be directed to the police department.”

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