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75-Year-Old Volunteer Shot While Distributing Food in East Point

Named by police, the victim's identity has prompted officials to ask the public for tips, footage, information.

Overview

  • Police have identified the victim as Dorothy Gordon, a 75-year-old who was helping distribute food when she was struck by gunfire.
  • First responders were originally dispatched for a reported fall but upgraded the call after finding the woman had been shot and she was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital.
  • East Point officers and detectives secured and processed the scene, interviewed nearby employees and other witnesses, and are collecting evidence.
  • Investigators have not released a motive or any suspect descriptions and say it is unclear whether surveillance has provided leads so far.
  • Police are urging anyone with information to contact the East Point Police Department or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers, which is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.