1 dead, 1 hospitalized, 1 in custody over DeKalb County argument-turned-shootout
Teen in custody after DeKalb County gunfight
A 15-year-old is in the hospital, a 17-year-old is in custody, and a 19-year-old is dead after a gunfight broke out at a DeKalb County gas station over the weekend.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police have just revealed a new twist in a deadly shooting in Stone Mountain over the weekend.
What we know:
It happened at around 5 p.m. Saturday in the 6900 block of Watkins Glen Road, a residential area.
Police believe a 15-year-old and 19-year-old were arguing at a nearby gas station over an "ongoing dispute."
The two guys left the gas station and met back up at the scene of the crime. That's when police say a third person, identified as 17-year-old Rodriquez Kemp, pulled up and hit the 15-year-old with his car.
Rodriguez Kemp. Courtesy of DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
Police say the 15-year-old and 19-year-old then got into a shootout, during which both were injured. They were both rushed to the hospital.
The 19-year-old has since died. The 15-year-old is expected to survive.
Kemp has been arrested, facing charges of felony murder and aggravated assault. He's being held in the DeKalb County Jail.
What we don't know:
Neither person shot has been identified yet.
Police have not mentioned whether the 15-year-old will face charges after his recovery.
What you can do:
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone can leave an anonymous tip through the free Tip411 app or by texting "DKPD" to 847411, followed by the tip.
The Source: The information in this article was provided and updated by the DeKalb County Police Department.