Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area in the 1000 block of Ridge Drive in DeKalb while police investigate reported gunfire Thursday evening.
A citywide emergency alert went out at about 7:20 p.m. Thursday, with police asking the community to steer clear while they responded.
When reached about 7:30 p.m., DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd said authorities are still investigating.
He said police at this time didn’t have any further details to add to the public alert.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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