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Man critically injured in DeKalb shooting

DeKalb County police responded to a shooting on McElroy Road near Doraville.
DeKalb County police responded to a shooting on McElroy Road near Doraville.
Updated May 17, 2021

A man who was shot near Doraville has been taken to a hospital in critical condition, officials said.

DeKalb County police are investigating the shooting, which took place on McElroy Road around 12:30 p.m. Monday. Though the man’s injuries are critical, his condition is stable, police said.

No arrests have been made and investigators are still working to determine the circumstances of the shooting. DeKalb police have not released the identity of the victim.

— Please return to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for updates.

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Henri Hollis is a restaurant critic and food reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where he covers Atlanta’s restaurants, chefs and dining culture. As part of the AJC’s Food & Dining team, he reviews new restaurants, reports on industry trends and explores metro Atlanta’s culinary scene through the neighborhoods and people that shape it.

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