Tragedy struck at the Consulate General of Honduras near Atlanta on Monday afternoon when a suspect opened fire in the parking lot, resulting in one fatality and another individual sustaining injuries. The incident, which occurred around 2:30 p.m., prompted a swift response from the Doraville Police Department in Georgia.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered one individual who had tragically succumbed to an apparent gunshot wound. Another person was found injured and was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
The authorities wasted no time in apprehending a male suspect in connection with the shooting. The suspect is currently undergoing questioning by investigators at the police headquarters as the investigation unfolds.
Reports indicate that the consulate is situated within a business complex on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Doraville. It remains unclear whether the victims were present in the parking lot to visit the consulate or a neighboring business.
As the investigation progresses, the police have refrained from disclosing the identities of those involved in the tragic incident. The authorities are diligently working to gather all pertinent information to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
