ATLANTA — Atlanta Police are investigating a deadly shooting at an apartment complex near the Lindbergh MARTA station Sunday.
It all unfolded at the Willowest apartment complex along Lindberg Place, according to an address provided by APD.
Cpt. Jeff Childers said the agency received the 911 call around 1:20 p.m. about the shooting. When officers arrived at the complex they found neighbors trying to help a 22-year-old man who had been shot.
Police said the man lived at the apartment complex and went to a neighbor's door for help after getting hurt. The man was taken to the hospital where he was deemed dead, according to Childers. Officials have identified him as Jaden McKinnon.
"There was a small dog that was lost at the location," Childers said, describing it to be a French bulldog. At this time, he is not sure if the shooting was over the dog.
"We are investigating the circumstances of the shooting," he said. "We are looking at some leads."
Neighbors who knew the victim tell 11Alive McKinnon was simply walking his dog. Resident Jeremy Scott said he was troubled.
"I'm going to have to start carrying my pistol," Scott said, "You know, if we're in the Wild Wild West, somebody needs to let me know."
Some neighbors are now afraid to walk their dogs.
"This is broad daylight on a Sunday," Scott said.
Scott said he's only been living at the complex for a few months and hasn't run into any trouble.
"I just moved in here," Scott said, "So, I'm wondering if I picked the wrong place."
Frenchies are a popular and expensive breed. Scott wonders if his dog could be next.
"I have a standard poodle, which is a very coveted breed," Scott said.
Scott remembered that his dog, Blanch Marie, is older, so he'd have to protect her.
"If someone tried to take my dog, I would act very aggressively as well," Scott said.
Police said not long after the investigation started they tracked down a vehicle that could have connections to the case.
"We have recovered a vehicle that left the scene that we believed was involved," he said.
The vehicle was stopped during a traffic stop, tried to get away from officers, and was eventually recovered, according to Childers.
Childers explained it's early in the investigation and officers are working to identify the shooter. No one is in custody.
"If that's indeed what happened, that's troubling. And we do have security here, but I guess they don't do much," Scott said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 404-577-TIPS
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