Atlanta Police Investigate Multiple Shootings, Fatal Crash in Busy Weekend of Crime
Atlanta police responded to a series of violent incidents over the weekend, involving multiple shootings and a fatal pedestrian accident.
Shooting on Middleton Road
On October 27, 2024, at approximately 10:48 p.m., officers from Atlanta Police Zone 1 were dispatched to 2931 Middleton Rd NW following reports of a shooting. At the scene, they found a 26-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical services transported the victim to a local hospital, where he remains in stable condition. Investigators are working to uncover the circumstances of the shooting.
Dispute Leads to Arrest After Peachtree Street Shooting
Just after midnight on October 28, 2024, Atlanta Police Zone 2 officers responded to a shooting at 3221 Peachtree St NE. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 41-year-old male who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Preliminary investigations revealed the incident followed a dispute. A suspect was detained on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Victim Struck by Bullet Fragment on Tenth Street
Later that morning, at 1:23 a.m., Zone 5 officers responded to another shooting at 760 Tenth St NW. Officers located a 46-year-old male who had been struck by a bullet fragment. The man was transported to the hospital in stable condition, and investigators are looking into the details surrounding the incident.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Ponce De Leon Avenue
On October 27, 2024, at around 7:48 p.m., police responded to a pedestrian accident at 429 Ponce De Leon Ave. A female pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical responders. The driver involved remained on the scene, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances leading up to the accident.
Shooting on Auburn Avenue
Early in the morning of October 26, at approximately 6:00 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting at 253 Auburn Ave. They learned a male victim had been transported to Emory Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. Preliminary information indicated that the victim was shot by a suspect who approached him after exiting a vehicle. The victim was later relocated to Grady Detention due to an outstanding warrant. The investigation continues.
Homicide on Cascade Place
At 11:26 a.m. on October 26, officers arrived at 750 Cascade Pl SW in response to a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds, who was pronounced dead on the scene. Homicide detectives are investigating to establish the events leading up to this fatal incident.
All investigations are ongoing. The Atlanta Police Department is urging anyone with information on these incidents to come forward.
