A night meant for nothing more than socializing ended in tragedy early Sunday in the heart of Carrollton, Georgia: 26-year-old Lareon Brown was killed and two others wounded in a shooting that erupted after a fight on 6th Street. According to the Carrollton Police Department, officers received word around 1:30 a.m. of a disturbance and arrived to find gunshots had already been fired.
When patrol units responded, they discovered Brown suffering fatal injuries at the scene. She was pronounced dead before transport. Two additional people were found with gunshot wounds—one was taken by ambulance to an Atlanta-area hospital, and the third arrived via private vehicle to a separate hospital in the Atlanta vicinity. The police department’s initial statement did not release names or conditions of those two.
The shooting occurred in the early hours on 6th Street, in what police believe began as a fight that spiraled into gunfire. Witnesses told dispatchers they heard voices, then the sound of gunshots. Authorities have not yet released details about suspects or the motive, noting the investigation remains active.
Investigators from the Carrollton PD have asked anyone with information to come forward. A 911 call was placed during the disturbance, and the department urges individuals who heard or saw anything in the 6th Street area between roughly 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. to reach out. The contact number provided is 770-834-4451. Your tip could make a difference.
While community members await further details, the loss of Lareon Brown has sent ripples through this West Georgia town. At 26, the life cut short is a reminder of how quickly social gatherings can turn violent—and how families and neighborhoods can wake to horror rather than hope. Details about her background, affiliations or what she was doing in that moment haven’t been disclosed by police.
Officials emphasized that no arrests have been confirmed public as of the latest updates, and they reaffirmed that additional information will be released when verified. For now, the investigation remains open and detectives are reviewing video, canvasing the area for witnesses, and collecting forensic evidence.
In the meantime, the community in Carrollton is being asked to remain vigilant. If you drive through the 6th Street area or live nearby and recall hearing anything unusual overnight — a shout, a vehicle leaving fast, more gunshots after the ones reported — your call could help bring clarity. Even small details matter.
As dawn broke on a quiet Sunday morning, the normal Sunday routines in this town were overshadowed by grief, questions, and a fervent hope for answers. Brown’s friends and family are now left grappling not only with loss but with the uncertainty of what led to her death. Meanwhile, law enforcement and neighbors alike feel the weight of an investigation that may bring resolution—or more sorrow.