Atlanta police investigate deadly shooting at Buckhead restaurant, lounge
ATLANTA - Police are investigating a late-night shooting in Buckhead that left one man dead.
Police said the shooting occurred near Hide, a restaurant and lounge on Roswell Road in Atlanta.
Police said a man with a gunshot wound was rushed to a local hospital. He died of his injuries, police said.
Police responded at around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night to the establishment at 3186 Roswell Road.
Witnesses said the gunfire erupted inside the restaurant and might involve an employee.
"We are all just pretty shocked honestly because it’s a place that we all go pretty often so to think someone got shot there is pretty surprising to us, Macy Black said.
"I’ve been hearing a lot about the crime happening in Buckhead recently. It’s scary but you have to be cautious about your surroundings,"
Giovanna Fussek said.
The area in Buckhead is home to a cluster of bars making it a popular hangout spot.
"I was just taking a walk with my friend and we didn’t realize it was right here but it was just sad and scary," Fussek said.
"It’s usually really fun and everyone is pretty chill with each other so to hear something like that happened is really scary honestly," Madelief Tilder said.
Those who live in the area and frequent the bar said this comes as a shock.
"There’s usually security that checks everyone’s bag at the door. We don’t know if they were paid off or what but it’s weird that would happen inside," Kennedi Taylor said.
As crime appears to be on the rise, officials want you to be safe.
"I try not to leave at night by myself and carry some sort of self-defense weapon," Fussek said.
"Leave the guns at home. You’re here to have a good night and you don’t want to ruin it for everyone. Leave the beef and the guns at home," Taylor said.
Police have not made any arrests in the case.
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