Carrollton police are investigating after a man was shot at a local motel Friday afternoon.
Carrollton police scene investigation
Officers went to the Crown Inn on North Park Street at around 4:40 p.m. Friday after getting reports about a shooting. According to the Carrollton Police Department, when officers arrived they found a 38-year-old victim who was shot in the thigh.
Ambulance crews took the victim to a hospital in the Atlanta area to get medical treatment.
Police identified the suspect as 25-year-old Darrion Je’Juan Mitchell.
Authorities caught Mitchell, and he faces a charge of aggravated assault.
North Park Street ongoing probe
Officials have not yet confirmed what led up to the gunfire at the motel. Investigators have not released the medical condition of the 38-year-old victim or specified if any more charges will be filed against Mitchell.
Next steps for detective
The shooting remains an active and ongoing investigation by local authorities. Police want anyone who has details about the gunfire to contact them.
