A man shot at his co-worker during a dispute near the Emory University campus Thursday, prompting officials to issue a brief emergency alert asking the public to stay clear of the area.
Emory police were notified just after 8 a.m. about the shooting at Emory Point, an apartment and retail complex adjacent to campus in DeKalb County, Emory police Chief Burt Buchtinec said in a statement. When officers arrived, they learned that at least one shot had been fired inside a restaurant during an isolated incident between two employees of an Emory-affiliated company, but no one was injured. An all-clear was given about 20 minutes later after the suspect left the area.
“This individual is no longer permitted on Emory’s campuses or in any Emory facilities,” Buchtinec said.
Credit: John Spink
Credit: John Spink
During the incident, authorities said the 60-year-old suspect went to get his gun from his car, returned to the kitchen and shot at the victim but missed. He then threatened another co-worker with the gun and drove away in a 2021 silver Chevrolet Malibu.
Police said the suspect is about 5-foot-8, 230 pounds, and was last seen wearing a navy blue uniform jacket. Anyone with more information is asked to contact Emory police at 404-727-6111.
“The Emory Police Department takes pride in serving this community and we will continue our efforts to keep everyone safe and secure,” the chief added.
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