SNELLVILLE, Ga. — A place built for play was filled with violence over the weekend in Snellville, as police investigated two unrelated, back-to-back shootings.
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Snellville police responded to two shootings at Briscoe Park within 24 hours of each other.
Officials say officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound on Sunday around 2:30 p.m., following a domestic incident.
The night before, around 9 p.m., a group of teens got into a fight that ended in a shootout. Officials say five people were injured, with four transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds.
Authorities say the victims were between the ages of 14 and 17.
A witness who shared video with Channel 2’s Brittany Kleinpeter said they heard what sounded like dozens of gunshots.
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The back-to-back shootings had some parkgoers on edge Sunday, including Shaka Diarrassouba.
“I saw a lot of police cars, so I was a little worried and concerned,” said Diarrassouba.
Police have not revealed any motives or suspects in either shooting.
Anyone with information regarding the incidents is urged to call SPD at 770-985-3555.
Police said there is no ongoing threat to the surrounding area.
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