Atlanta, December 30, 2025
News Summary
A man was fatally shot near the Package M&S Store on Jonesboro Road SE in Atlanta. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition but did not survive. The investigation is ongoing. In a separate incident, an officer-involved shooting occurred after a suspect fled from police at a nearby Family Dollar. Details about the suspect and the incident remain unclear.
Atlanta – A man was killed in a shooting near the Package M&S Store located at 2495 Jonesboro Road SE in southeast Atlanta on Tuesday night. Atlanta police responded swiftly to the scene where they discovered the man suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite being transported to the hospital in critical condition, he later succumbed to his injuries. Further information regarding the shooting has not yet been released, and the investigation remains ongoing. Updates on this developing story will be provided as they become available.
In a separate incident on Monday, an officer-involved shooting occurred after a suspect fled from police during a trespassing call at a Family Dollar store located at 2045 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway in northwest Atlanta. Officers received multiple calls around 6:15 p.m. about a suspicious individual at the Family Dollar store. Upon their arrival, the officers encountered a man who matched the description and subsequently fled the scene. The suspect was later located at a nearby business.
Upon encountering the officer, the suspect approached and an exchange of gunfire ensued. The man was injured during this confrontation and was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital; however, his condition is currently unknown. The officer involved in the incident sustained minor injuries to her leg.
Investigators have not disclosed the identity of the man involved in the officer-involved shooting, nor have they stated whether any weapon was recovered at the scene. The context surrounding the initial trespassing calls and the underlying reasons for the suspect’s actions are also unclear at this time. The case related to the officer-involved shooting is being handled by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Additionally, police have not confirmed the existence of body camera footage nor whether it will be released.
This series of violent incidents highlights ongoing safety concerns within the community, and all relevant authorities are actively working to provide answers and ensure the situation is resolved appropriately.
FAQ
Where did the shooting occur in Atlanta?
The shooting occurred near the Package M&S Store located at 2495 Jonesboro Road SE in southeast Atlanta.
What happened to the man involved in the shooting?
The man was transported to the hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries.
What occurred during the officer-involved shooting?
An officer-involved shooting occurred after a suspect ran from police during a trespassing call at a Family Dollar store.
What is known about the officer involved?
The officer involved sustained minor injuries to her leg during the incident.
Incident Summary
| Incident Type | Location | Date | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting | Package M&S Store, 2495 Jonesboro Road SE, Atlanta | Tuesday Night | 1 fatality |
| Officer-involved Shooting | Family Dollar, 2045 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta | Monday Evening | 1 injured suspect, officer with minor injuries |
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