DPD Investigating Afternoon Shooting, Suspect In Custody

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 - 4:55 PM

A suspect is under arrest and an investigating is underway after a Tuesday afternoon shooting behind the Kroger shopping center on West Walnut Avenue. At this time there are no indications that anyone was injured in the shooting.

The shooting happened at approximately 3:30 pm in an area behind the shopping center. The gunshots were heard by a nearby DPD patrol officer who was conducting a traffic stop near the shopping center. The patrol unit responded to the scene immediately and was able to get the suspect in custody with the help of identifying information from witnesses. The investigation of the incident is in the preliminary stage but early information indicates that the suspect was on foot behind the store near two vehicles that fled the scene when the shooting started. There is no indication that anyone was hit by the gunfire.

At this time, the identity of the suspect in custody is not available. Dalton Police Department investigators were processing the crime scene and interviewing witnesses late on Tuesday afternoon.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting or who has information on this incident is asked to please contact Detective Chris Tucker at 706-278-9085, extension 9-165.