Teen accidently shoots self in Chick-fil-A parking lot near Mall at Stonecrest, police say
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police say a 15-year-old accidentally shot themselves outside a Chick-fil-A near the Mall at Stonecrest.
The shooting happened in the parking lot of the well-known chain restaurant located at 2985 Turner Hill Road. The Chick-fil-A is a stand-alone building within the footprint of the mall's campus.
A large police presence was seen in the area as police worked to analyze the scene.
According to DeKalb County police, the teen was handling a firearm and the injury was self-inflicted. They were taken to an area hospital for treatment.
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