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A disagreement stemming from a dice game may have sparked a shooting Wednesday night at the Trestletree Village Apartments in Ormewood Park, Atlanta police said.
A woman who lives in the complex — long the source of quality of life complaints for residents in Ormewood Park and neighboring Grant Park — suffered lacerations to her arm and leg, but refused treatment, police said.
She was caught in the 9 p.m. incident when, after hearing the gunfire, she ran out to get her children from a neighboring apartment, police said.
A Trestletree Village Apartments manager was not immediately available for comment Thursday.
Police gave the following account:
A witness told police he saw three men near some bushes in the 900 block of Confederate Court SE exclaiming, "We got him, we got him."
The witness then said he saw another man across the street shooting at the three men who were near the bushes.
The lone man who returned fire may be known as "Dion," according to another witness.
A third witness said one of the gunmen point what appeared to be an M16 rifle in his direction and fired several times at him.
The lone gunman are described as black with short, dreadlocked hair and last seen wearing a white tee shirt and blue jeans.
One of the other gunmen is described as black with medium-sized dreadlocked hair wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.
The man holding what is thought to have been the M16 is black and last seen wearing a red hat, white tee shirt, khaki shorts and Air Force One-branded shoes.
Anyone with information about any of the recent crimes is urged to call 911 or Atlanta Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477).
Keep up-to-date on the latest crime news affecting the East Atlanta Patch neighborhoods patrolled by APD Zone 6 by going to our Zone 6 Crime page.
JasonInGP
2:56 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Is it only rumor and speculation that Trestle Tree is for sale?
North? South? or both?
Péralte Paul
4:33 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
I had not heard that, Jason but I can try to find out.
Chris Murphy
9:01 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
They were looking for a buyer in the past, but reportedly are not actively seeking a sale now.
Chris Murphy
9:04 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
But hey, make an offer!
victoria trestrail
8:45 am on Friday, May 18, 2012
I live on the other side of the tracks and heard this shooting. Usually I think, oh maybe it was fireworks,but this absolute confirmation of gunfire freaks me out. Why can't the police do anything? This area is right next door to our neighborhood school! (and my house) seems like that would make this a priority.
dina b
9:27 am on Friday, May 18, 2012
The leases should prohibit gun ownership as a requirement residency. I can't believe that the property manager does not do something about the residents shooting their guns. Everyone who does this should lose their apartment!
dina b
10:53 am on Friday, May 18, 2012
Victoria, that must have been scary!
Susan Kellett Gue
12:21 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Trestletree is horrible. It's been a refuge for criminals for many years and nothing is ever done about it. I lived on Ormewood from 2000-2003 and a person was shooting a rifle up in the air behind my house, we saw which apartment he went into, and the police went there and asked if someone had come in. The residents said "no" so the police left. Marvelous police work there... sigh...
nich0
12:06 am on Friday, September 21, 2012
what a waste.
Scott_Grant_Park_East_Side
6:19 pm on Thursday, October 18, 2012
Trestletree Village located at 794 Ormewood Ave was sold on 09/13; Atlanta Associates LTD to "Community Housing Concepts" 19 acres, built 1975, 188 units. priced at 6 million plus.
Susan Kellett Gue
11:37 am on Saturday, October 20, 2012
Really? That's awesome! (I think...) Thanks for the update!
Kim
10:00 pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
im a resident of trestletree and yes there need to be some changes made.....its absolutely ridiculous... Kids arent safe playing outside..cant leave apartment without it being broken into....something needs to b done immediately
Ormewood Park Mom
3:24 pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
What can we do to help?
Kim
7:17 pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Well rules nees to be strictly enforced....as far as management is concerned.....u kno what the sad part about trestletree is the residents who live here are not telling what they see happening......half of these ppl here dont work and dont care to have or establish anything....just not tying to better themselves at all...its sad...
Kim
7:21 pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
this community cant be helped if everyone dont take a stand....i would like to start but I cant do it alone...im open for suggestions but I need help....