Gunman on the run after deadly double shooting at gated Buckhead apartment

ATLANTA — One person is dead from a double shooting at a gated Buckhead apartment complex. The shooting happened as many people were returning from Halloween celebrations.

Channel 2 Action News was the first news station at the Allure at Brookwood Apartments off Peachtree Road early Thursday morning as homicide detectives were investigating the deadly shooting.

Investigators said the suspect walked up from behind and asked the victims to be let inside.
Seconds later, the suspect pulled out a gun.

The victims took off running, and the suspect opened fire and ran away.

One person was fatally shot in the head, and the other suffered an injury to his hand. The gunman is still on the loose.

“We know the victims were exiting the gate of the gated apartment complex and the suspect was entering the gate, but we don’t know exactly what led to the shooting at this point,” said Lt. Andrea Webster.

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There was total shock and fear among some of the residents at the Allure.

“I’m actually scared now to stay here,” one resident said.

Atlanta police said they have a vague description of the man, but they're working with witnesses and speaking with the surviving victim.

Police are not sure what triggered the violence.

"We don’t know a motive at this point. We’re working on finding video surveillance and speaking to any witnesses who may have witnessed the altercation,” Webster said.

The surviving victim is expected to make a full recovery, and police are urging anyone with information about the deadly shooting to please give them a call.

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