1 killed in shooting in DeKalb County Walmart parking lot

The victim died at a hospital after the shooting Sunday night at the Fairington Road store in Stonecrest, DeKalb police told Channel 2 Action News.

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

The victim died at a hospital after the shooting Sunday night at the Fairington Road store in Stonecrest, DeKalb police told Channel 2 Action News.

A man was killed after an argument that started inside a DeKalb County Walmart ended in gunfire in the parking lot, police said.

The victim, identified by police as 22-year-old Jeremiah Smith, died at a hospital after the shooting Sunday night at the Fairington Road store in Stonecrest.

It is unknown how many people were involved in the initial argument inside the store. A shooting suspect has been identified, but his name is not being released as an investigation is ongoing, according to DeKalb police spokeswoman Michaela Vincent.

The suspect is still at large as of Monday afternoon, she said.

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