Gunman steps out of car, fatally shoots teen in DeKalb County - CBS Atlanta 46

Gunman steps out of car, fatally shoots teen in DeKalb County

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA (CBS ATLANTA) -

DeKalb County police are trying to determine what prompted a man to fire at the three young men along Heritage Walk on Tuesday.

Police said the shooting happened just after 7:30 p.m.

Three men were walking along Heritage Walk when a black car approached. A man got out and fired multiple shots at the group, according to DeKalb police reports.

Fredrick English, 16, was struck and collapsed in the front yard of a home.

A passer-by found English and drove him to the hospital before officers arrived.  He died at the hospital as a result of his injuries.

No suspects have been identified, and detectives are investigating.

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