Teenage Boy Shot in Early Morning Incident in Lithonia, DeKalb County Police Investigating

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A community in DeKalb County is on edge following a disturbing incident that unfolded in the early hours of Monday morning, June 16, 2025. According to the DeKalb County Police Department, a teenage boy was shot around 1:30 a.m. in the 1900 block of Pleasant Walk, a residential area in Lithonia.

Police responded quickly to reports of gunfire and arrived at the scene to find a boy believed to be in his mid-teens suffering from a gunshot wound. Fortunately, he was alert and conscious when first responders arrived and was promptly transported to a local hospital. Officials have described his injury as moderate, and he is expected to survive.

The identity of the victim has not been released due to his age and the ongoing investigation. As of now, authorities have not disclosed any details about what may have led to the shooting or whether any suspects have been identified or taken into custody.

In a statement released later Monday morning, the DeKalb County Police Department confirmed that investigators are actively working the case. “Investigators learned a boy in his mid-teens had been shot. He was alert when he was taken to a hospital for a moderate injury,” the statement read. “The investigation is ongoing.”

The shooting has shaken residents of the Pleasant Walk area, a quiet neighborhood where violent incidents are uncommon. Community members expressed concern about the safety of their children and the growing trend of youth involvement in gun-related incidents across metro Atlanta.

Local leaders and residents are now calling for increased patrols and youth outreach programs, urging city officials and law enforcement to take proactive steps to prevent further violence.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously by texting “DKPD” followed by the information to 847411. Every piece of information could be vital to bringing clarity and accountability in the case.

As the investigation continues, the focus remains on supporting the young victim and his family while piecing together what led to this early morning act of violence. More updates are expected as police gather evidence and interview potential witnesses.