DeKalb County Texaco Gas Station Shooting on Memorial Drive Leaves Man Wounded, Sparks Safety Concerns

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — Authorities in Stone Mountain are investigating a shooting that left a man injured Tuesday afternoon at a gas station along Memorial Drive.

According to DeKalb County Police Department, officers responded shortly after 3 p.m. to a report of a person shot near the 6200 block of Memorial Drive. When officers arrived, they located a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and was reported to be in moderate but stable condition.

Police said the suspects fled the scene before officers arrived, driving away in the victim’s vehicle.

Crime scene tape was observed surrounding the gas station and nearby businesses at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Mountain View Drive. Investigators have not yet released details regarding what may have led up to the shooting.

A nearby auto shop employee reported seeing a man walking around with a firearm earlier in the day. The same witness said he later observed the victim on the ground and called 911.

This is a developing case. Updates may be provided as more information becomes available.

Source:“Man injured in shooting at Stone Mountain gas station,”Atlanta News First, April 2026.

Have You or a Loved One Been Affected by a Shooting at a Gas Station or Commercial Property in Georgia?

Georgia Victims – Violent incidents at gas stations and other commercial properties can raise serious concerns about safety and whether adequate security measures were in place at the time of the incident.

When shootings or other violent events occur, important legal questions may arise regarding whether property owners or operators took reasonable steps to help prevent foreseeable harm and maintain a safe environment for patrons and visitors.

• 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.

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When shootings or other violent incidents occur, critical legal questions may emerge about whether property owners or operators acted reasonably to address potential risks and 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 commercial properties 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.

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When safety failures occur, the impact can be permanent. Read more about how Georgia Victims supports survivors and families across Georgia after violent incidents and acts of negligence. Violence in public and commercial spaces can lead to serious legal questions. Read more about the East Point MARTA station shooting and how incidents like this may involve negligent security or premises liability claims in Georgia.

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