Video shows nightclub patrons scatter during shootout that injured 5
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A Saturday night out for some took a frightening turn when chaos erupted at the sound of gunfire inside the Cosmopolitan Premier Lounge and Restaurant on Glenwood Road in Decatur. Five people were shot.
DeKalb County police said the call came in around 3 a.m. after an argument broke out as patrons were leaving.
Video obtained by FOX 5 captured the scary moments that sent clubgoers scrambling for cover.
Flyers online indicated that the club was putting on an after party for Birthday Bash Weekend that featured a performance by Memphis rapper Finesse2Tymes.
Flyers online indicated that the club was putting on an after party for Birthday Bash Weekend that featured a performance by Memphis rapper Finesse2Tymes. (Supplied)
One man, who did not want to be identified, told FOX 5 he’s worked security in the plaza where the shooting happened for nearly 15 years. He said it’s not at all uncommon to hear about incidents like this one.
"[There is] a lot of crime at this club," he told FOX 5. "Several years of different names, different owners, same crime. Every time they open up, same thing, shootings."
He told FOX 5 he was a little surprised to hear about what happened after he said he was told they didn’t need any extra security for the event.
"I was supposed to work there that night, but they didn’t need anybody," he said.
A Saturday night out for some took a frightening turn when chaos erupted at the sound of gunfire inside the Premier 1 Cosmopolitan Lounge and Restaurant on Glenwood Road in Decatur. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
While those five people are recovering, and police are searching for suspects, that security guard said he hopes having increased security is something the owners of the Cosmopolitan Premier Lounge and other clubs will consider.
FOX 5 made attempts to reach out to officials with the nightclub. We’re still waiting to hear back.
Monday morning, DeKalb County police said four of the five victims have been released. One remains in stable condition. There’s no word on possible suspects.
Investigators asking anyone who was in the area of the 4500 block of Glenwood Road at around 3 a.m. or who may have left before police arrived to the scene to contact the department's homicide assault unit at 770-724-7850.
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