'It was horrible out here': Three teens killed during Atlanta shootout as drug deal goes wrong
BUCKHEAD, ATLANTA: Three people were left dead and one was injured in the aftermath of a shootout in Atlanta on Saturday, December 9, police said.
Notably, the three deceased individuals were in their teenage years and were pronounced dead at the scene which took place in an apartment. Police said the shooting was because of a drug deal gone wrong, Fox News reported.
As the investigation unfolds, some crime scene photos and information have been revealed, marking this as a developing story. Further details about the victims and the incident are expected to emerge.
What happened in the Atlanta shooting?
The shooting on Saturday evening is being probed by homicide investigators who responded to the crime scene to ascertain the details surrounding the shooting.
The officers were called to the incident at 3005 Buckhead along Peachtree Road NE, near the shopping district, around 6:44 pm.
Moreover, according to the Atlanta Police Department, homicide detectives believe that residents of the apartment complex invited individuals into their unit for a drug deal, leading to the shootout.
Atlanta Police Maj Peter Malecki claimed, "This wasn’t like a home invasion type of scenario. We believe that the perpetrators were invited in for that drug exchange. It was some type of drug transaction that was taking place inside the apartment."
What did police say about the Atlanta shooting?
Major Scott added, "This is an incident that happened inside a unit. That’s an area that we cannot police. So, we do need common sense to prevail in those situations. And, of course, nothing good comes from drug activity.'
He concluded, "This department does its best to shut down drug operations. So, if anyone has tips or information, that’s why we ask that you send those our way so we can try to prevent incidents like this".
One of the residents of the complex, expressed their astonishment, saying, “I was coming inside, I seen like all the cop cars, fire trucks and everything. It was horrible out here,” said Michael Scott. “You got children, families. It’s bad. I mean, what’s next?” as per WSBT.
