Police say another driver opened fire as the courier delivered on Hanfred Court before he fled to safety.
TUCKER, Ga. — DeKalb County police are searching for a gunman who shot at an Amazon Flex driver around 5:15 a.m. on Oct. 24 in a Tucker neighborhood. Investigators said the courier pulled away from Hanfred Court and called 911 from the 4600 block of Hugh Howell Road.
Authorities said the driver was not injured, but his vehicle was hit by gunfire. The case has drawn attention as holiday shipping ramps up and delivery traffic increases across metro Atlanta. Police have released no suspect description and have not said what sparked the confrontation. Amazon said it is cooperating with detectives and emphasized worker safety while officers canvass the area and review any available cameras for leads.
Police said the driver was dropping off packages on Hanfred Court when a person in another vehicle confronted him and fired shots. The courier sped away, then stopped along Hugh Howell Road to reach a safer location and contact dispatchers. Officers arrived within minutes and collected shell casings and other evidence. “We’re grateful our colleague was not physically harmed,” Amazon said in a statement, adding that employees are not expected to make deliveries where conditions appear unsafe.
Detectives have not released the shooter’s license plate or a vehicle description. Neighbors said they heard several pops before dawn but could not see who pulled the trigger. DeKalb County police described the investigation as open and active. The driver’s name has not been released. No arrests had been announced as of Friday afternoon, and the department did not say whether the incident involved road rage, a mistaken identity, or a dispute over parking.
The shooting happened as Tucker has fielded complaints about late-night gunfire in recent months, according to residents. Records show officers were called to the 4600 block of Hugh Howell Road at about 5:15 a.m., the same time the driver reported being fired upon near the 2100 block of Hanfred Court. Similar reports involving delivery workers have surfaced in Georgia this year, though most do not involve injuries. The company said it would work with local authorities while reviewing internal safety protocols for contract drivers in the area.
Police said they have canvassed Hanfred Court and nearby streets for doorbell video and eyewitness accounts and will analyze ballistics collected at the scene. Investigators plan to review calls for service in the area and compare any recovered casings with state and federal databases. No charges had been filed as of Oct. 27. The department said it would release an update if a suspect is identified or a warrant is issued.
Residents who live off Hugh Howell Road described being jolted awake. “I heard three quick pops and tires squealing,” said Robert James, who has lived nearby for a decade. Another neighbor said early-morning traffic from delivery vans has become more common in the fall. The driver returned to Amazon later Friday to provide a statement and allow damage photos of his car, according to a company spokesperson.
As of Friday evening, the driver was back home and detectives were reviewing evidence. Police said the next update is expected after canvassing results are processed early next week.
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