Crime & Safety

Man Hospitalized in Drive-By Shooting

A Decatur man was hospitalized early Friday morning following what appeared to be a drive-by shooting.

The incident occurred in the 4800 block of Heymarket Trail around 1:30 a.m., 11 Alive News reported.

The shooter pulled up alongside the home and began firing shots into the home, the news station said, quoting DeKalb County Police Department officials.

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Police did not have a description of the vehicle or the shooter.

The victim, who was hit at least once, was last listed in stable condition.

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