CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — One person is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex late Tuesday night in Clayton County.
The Clayton County Police Department said the violent incident happened around 11:45 p.m.
Their officers responded to a call regarding a person shot at 5890 Riverdale Road. That's the address of the Elite at 285 apartment complex.
When they arrived, officers found 20-year-old Demetrius Wilson shot dead near the entrance, according to a statement from police.
“He was actually hanging out with a few of his friends, and they decided to go to a local gas station. Once they actually went to the gas station, they were confronting some other subjects, and disturbance ensued, and at that time the victim was shot and killed," said Capt. Chris Windley with the Clayton County Police Department.
Clayton County Police Captain Chris Windley said violent crime doesn't usually happen in this area.
“This is an isolated incident. It’s a populated area that we make sure that we have officers out patrolling that area to try and make sure the citizens of Clayton County are always safe," Windley said.
Alphonso Parker said he's surprised the fatal shooting happened along a normally peaceful road.
"It’s sad too because anytime somebody dies, it’s not a good feeling for anyone whether they’re a neighbor or a stranger or someone who was on the property who didn’t live here," Parker said.
The murder is leaving Parker and police searching for answers.
“For a kid to lose his life that early, you don’t expect something like that to happen," Parker said.
Right now, investigators are still working to find a motive for the deadly shooting. No suspects have been identified at this time.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Clayton County Police at 770-477-3747.