A quiet Rockdale County neighborhood near Conyers was rocked around 4 a.m. when an attempted robbery escalated into gunfire.

The Incident

According to the sheriff’s office, three masked teenagers confronted residents outside a home.

Investigators say one teen displayed a gun, prompting a resident to fire.

All three suspects, ages 15 and 16, were struck.

One died at the scene; two others later at the hospital.

No residents were injured.

Legal Questions

Deputies are reviewing evidence to determine who fired first and whether the shooting qualifies under Georgia’s self-defense laws.

Community Reactions

Neighbors described waking to the sound of shots.

Online, some praised the resident’s actions as self-protection, while others mourned the teens’ deaths and urged more focus on prevention.