Arrest made after 1 killed in triple shooting in SE Atlanta

One man was killed and two others were injured, including a suspect, in a shooting Saturday in southeast Atlanta, police said.

Officers responded to the Little Bear Food Mart at 1660 Jonesboro Road at around 12:45 a.m. regarding gunfire. There, officials said they found a 45-year-old man and a 38-year-old man lying in the parking lot, each with multiple gunshot wounds.

The men were taken to a hospital, police said, but the 45-year-old, later identified as Derrick Kennedy Lakes, died from his injuries at Grady Memorial Hospital.

A short time later, officers were called to the 1800 block of Lakewood Terrace, about a half-mile away. A 20-year-old man was found suffering from gunshot wounds to his leg and torso, authorities said. He was taken to a hospital.

Police confirmed the victims were involved in the same incident.

On Saturday night, police arrested the 20-year-old, identified as Mason Bates of Atlanta, who is facing murder, aggravated assault and gun possession charges in connection with the shooting.

Bates is being treated for injuries sustained during the shooting and will be taken to the Fulton County Jail following his release from the hospital, police said.