DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating a shooting near a DeKalb County hotel.
Brookhaven police told Channel 2 Action News that officers received reports of a person shot near the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Perimeter Center on Lake Hearn Drive NE.
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When officers arrived, they located one person who had been shot.
The victim was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. His identity has not been released.
Authorities have not said if anyone has been taken into custody in connection to the shooting.
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The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation.
The following is a statement from hotel officials regarding the incident:
“The safety and security of our guests and associates is a top priority. The hotel is cooperating with the Brookhaven Police Department, and as this is an ongoing investigation, additional questions should be directed to the police department.”
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