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DeKalb police investigate overnight shooting Sunday

DeKalb Police Department squad car.

DEKALB – DeKalb police are investigating a shooting confirmed in the early morning hours Sunday, said Police Chief David Byrd.

According to a citywide police alert sent around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, police were called to the 900 block of Edgebrook Drive for reports of shots fired. The alert asked the public to avoid the area while authorities investigated. A second alert was sent shortly before 5:30 a.m. Sunday announcing the area was cleared of police.

Byrd said police confirmed gunfire Sunday and are investigating the incident, which happened outside, as a “crime scene.”

No arrests have yet been made as of 10 a.m. Sunday, and no injuries were reported.

This is a developing story which could be updated as more information becomes available.

Kelsey Rettke

Kelsey Rettke

Kelsey Rettke is the editor of the Daily Chronicle, part of Shaw Media and DeKalb County's only daily newspaper devoted to local news, crime and courts, government, business, sports and community coverage. Kelsey also covers breaking news for Shaw Media Local News Network.