Active shooter in Kirkwood, Atlanta? Oakhurst shooting prompts heavy police presence in Decatur

An active shooter situation unfolded Friday in the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta, according to local reports following a shooting near Oakhurst. The fatal shootings occurred in the 2200 block of College Avenue, prompting a quick response from Decatur police. Several residents of the Georgia city also expressed their concerns about the developments on social sites.

A large police presence was spotted in Kirkwood after a person was shot, according to Fox 5 News. Police were called shortly after the incident, around 2 p.m. local time.