Officers responding to a shooting at a Forest Park apartment complex Thursday night found a man with a foot injury but made a more grisly discovery during a search.
A man’s body was spotted lying in the parking lot of the Wingate Apartments by patrol officers investigating the first shooting, according to Forest Park police. He was identified as 20-year-old Jayjay Lee, and investigators believe the two incidents are connected.
Police made contact with the first victim shortly after arriving at the Courtney Drive apartment complex about 10 p.m. He was treated at the scene for a gunshot wound to his foot and taken to a hospital, police spokeswoman Sgt. Alyssa Zackery said in a news release. His name has not been released.
Lee’s body was taken to the GBI’s Crime Lab for an autopsy. Zackery said investigators have not determined a motive or identified any suspects in the case.
“Forest Park Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is working diligently on this case and following all leads,” Zackery said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the police department at 404-366-4141. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.
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