STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — A 33-year-old woman was shot and killed Wednesday evening at a shopping center in Stone Mountain, according to DeKalb County police.
Officers identified the victim as Precious Jones. Police have arrested 23-year-old Zanbria Arrington in connection with the shooting. Arrington has been charged with murder and is currently being held without bond at the DeKalb County Jail. Authorities say they are still searching for a second suspect.
The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. at the Memorial Bend Shopping Center in the 5200 block of Memorial Drive. When officers arrived, they found Jones suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators believe the violence stemmed from a verbal dispute that escalated in the parking lot. By 7 p.m., a portion of the shopping center parking lot had been cordoned off with crime scene tape as detectives and crime scene investigators gathered evidence.
Police are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the vehicle involved and locate the outstanding suspect.
Community members expressed shock and sadness over the incident. Olivia, who frequently visits the shopping center, said, “There’s so much going on in the world today, and people are struggling. So just spread some more kindness because that’s what we all need.”
Chrishelle Vincent, who works at the shopping center, added, “I’m heartbroken honestly because it could’ve been me, it could’ve been anyone that I’ve known.”
The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact DeKalb County police.
