What happened along Tara Boulevard? Shootings reported at Lovejoy Park & Jonesbor Kroger; injuries, fatality feared

Both the shootings took place within minutes and miles of each other along Tara Boulevard Wednesday night, June 25.

Published on: Jun 26, 2025, 13:00:33 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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A heavy police presence was seen near a Kroger in Jonesboro after a reported shooting Wednesday night, June 25. Clayton County police said that they responded to a call about a person who was shot at the LoveJoy Village shopping mall, located at 10375 Tara Boulevard, around 8:30 pm.

What happened along Tara Boulevard? Shootings reported at Lovejoy Park & Jonesbor Kroger; injuries, fatality feared (Unsplash - representational image)

Journalist Cody Alcorn shared an update on Facebook, saying one person is dead. “One person has been killed in a shooting outside the Kroger off Tara Boulevard in Lovejoy,” he wrote. “Clayton County Police officers, Clayton County deputies, CCPD detectives and crime scene are investigating. CCPD said the shooting happened just after 8:30 p.m. The victim’s body is still on scene. It’s near the front door of the Kroger. No word on the suspect.”

A witness told Atlanta News First that they spotted a man lying on the ground after gunfire erupted. Police were seen in the parking lot outside the mall’s Kroger and various other stores, including a deli and a barbershop. Investigators were seen covering a motionless person on the ground with blue tarps.

Another shooting reported

Shortly before this shooting Clayton County Police said another shooting took place at Lovejoy Regional Park, located at 1935 McDonough Road. Officers responded to a call about a person being shot. Both the shootings took place within minutes and miles of each other along Tara Boulevard Wednesday night.

Meanwhile, there was a heavy police presence in the Walmart parking lot on Tara Boulevard too. Lovejoy Regional Park is located right behind the Walmart.

There were three active scenes in total – Lovejoy Park, Kroger, and Walmart. They span only a half-mile stretch along Tara Boulevard. Police are trying to determine if any of the scenes are connected.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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