Police investigating shooting at DeKalb County motel

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating an early morning shooting at a DeKalb County motel.

Around 5 a.m., officers responded to a non-fatal shooting on the 2500 block of Candler Road in unincorporated Decatur, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.

Atlanta News First saw officers investigating outside the Motel 6 in the area.

Police said responding officers found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. They were taken to the hospital. Police have not specified their condition.

The suspect fled before officers arrived, according to the department. Police have not released information on the suspect or said what led up to the shooting.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.