Man Shot Outside Brookhaven Kroger on Peachtree Road; Investigation Ongoing, No Suspect Identified

ATLANTA, Ga. — Authorities are investigating after a man was shot Sunday morning in the parking lot of a Kroger store in Brookhaven.

Brookhaven police responded just before 10 a.m. to reports of a person shot at the grocery store located in the 3800 block of Peachtree Road NE. When officers arrived, they found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.

First responders provided immediate aid at the scene before the victim, who was reportedly still breathing when help arrived, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Officials indicated the victim appeared to be approximately 50 years old. No information has been released regarding a suspect, and authorities have not said what led to the shooting.

The investigation remains ongoing as police work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

This is a developing story, and updates are expected as more details become available.

Source: “Man shot in Kroger parking lot in Brookhaven, police say,” Atlanta News First, March 22, 2026. “Man shot in Kroger parking lot, Brookhaven police say,” FOX 5 Atlanta, March 22, 2026.

Have You Been Injured in a Parking Lot or Commercial Property Incident? Our Perspective at Georgia Victims

Georgia Victims – Grocery store parking lots and commercial retail properties are heavily trafficked areas where visitors expect a reasonable level of safety. Incidents involving violence in these locations can raise serious concerns about security measures and property management.

When a shooting or violent event occurs in a parking lot, important questions may arise, including:

• Were appropriate security measures in place at the time of the incident?
• Was on-site security present and properly positioned?
• Were surveillance systems operational and monitored?
• Had prior criminal activity been reported at or near the property?
• Was lighting sufficient to enhance visibility and deter crime?

In some situations, victims and their families may question whether negligent security or premises liability factors contributed to the incident—particularly if it occurred in a location where preventative measures may have reduced the risk.

Were you recently injured in a shooting, violent crime, or harmed due to someone’s negligence? Have questions, need support, or want to speak with someone about your rights as a victim? Contact The Warlick Firm today. We offer legal assistance, if desired, and represent clients on a contingency agreement—meaning no fees are owed unless we recover for you.

Violence in commercial parking lots can leave lasting physical and emotional effects. These incidents often raise concerns about whether property owners took reasonable steps to provide a safe environment for customers and visitors.

For those hurt during a violent crime, understanding whether a property owner or operator may have failed to provide adequate security can be important. Victims of shootings at shopping centers may have potential grounds for a premises liability or negligent security claim, depending on the facts uncovered during the investigation. Knowing your rights early may help protect access to medical care, financial recovery, and legal support. If you or a loved one were injured, speaking with an experienced Georgia premises liability attorney can help you better understand possible next steps and available compensation.

Under Georgia premises liability law, property owners and operators may be held responsible if inadequate security contributes to preventable harm. When risks are foreseeable and not addressed, injured individuals may have grounds to pursue a negligent security or premises liability claim.

Were you recently injured in a shooting, violent crime, or harmed due to someone’s negligence? Have questions, need support, or want to speak with someone about your rights as a victim? Contact us today. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.  We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  

When safety failures occur, the impact can be permanent. Read more about how Georgia Victims supports survivors and families across Georgia in the pursuit of justice after violent incidents. Violence at transit stations can leave lasting physical and emotional harm. Read more about the East Point MARTA station shooting that injured three people and what it may mean for negligent security or premises liability claims.

Image source: Brookhaven Kroger