SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting at a busy shopping center in Sandy Springs.
Police noted the scene at Orchard Park Shopping Center on Dunwoody Club Drive was “very active” earlier in the evening.
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It is currently unclear where in the shopping center that includes a Kroger grocery store the shooting took place.
Police have confirmed that one person died from the injuries they suffered in the shooting. The condition of the second victim is unknown at this time.
We’re keeping in touch with police as they search for the killer throughout the day, on Channel 2 Action News
Trey Lyda was with his kids when he heard gunshots at 5:15 p.m.
“It was crazy to happen right when it did because everybody was going shopping. It was people were freaking out,” Lyda told Channel 2′s Matt Johnson.
Witnesses say they heard three to four gunshots. At least one of the bullets hit a victim in the leg.
The identities of neither victim have been released.
Investigators have not yet released any information on potential suspects or motive in the shooting.
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Any witnesses are encouraged to contact Sandy Springs Police Department.
@SandySprings_PD is currently working a shooting incident at 2090 Dunwoody Club Drive, Orchard Park Shopping Center where at least one person was injured. This is a very active scene and investigation. If anyone saw anything, please contact 911 and ask to speak with a Detective pic.twitter.com/tsVbRm8pDo
— Sandy Springs Police (@SandySprings_PD) August 17, 2021
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