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1 dead, another injured in Atlanta gas station shooting on Jonesboro Road, police say

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  September 15, 2022 4:36pm EDT
SE Atlanta
FOX 5 Atlanta

Surveillance video of suspects opening fire on people at Atlanta gas station

Police said the shooting was targeted.

ATLANTA - Gunmen jumped out of a car and opened fire on people, killing at least one man in what police believe is a targeted shooting.

The Atlanta Police Department said officers responded at around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday to reports of shootings near the intersection of Jonesboro Road and School Drive.

Lt. Germain Dearlove said one person, an 18-to-25-year-old man, died at Grady Hospital. The other victim is between 35 and 50 years old. Police found one of the victims at an apartment complex.

Police provide details on deadly SE Atlanta gas station shooting

At least one person is dead after suspects jumped out of a car and opened fire at an Atlanta gas station.

Police said the shooting happened in a parking lot and suspects drove off after firing shots. It's unclear how many shots they fired. Police said there was no exchange of gunfire. 

Police investigate a shooting at a gas station on Jonesboro Road and Church Road.

Police investigate a shooting at a gas station on Jonesboro Road and Church Road. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

"It appears from the prelim that we have, the person sought out the victim … they saw what they were looking for and went for it," Dearlove said.

Police are looking for a red, four-door sedan.

Any witnesses to the incident can report information anonymously to Crimestoppers at 404-577-TIPS.

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