Atlanta Police Investigate Multiple Violent Incidents Over the Weekend

The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a series of violent incidents that occurred over the weekend of December 29-30, 2024.

Shooting on I-20: At approximately 12:23 p.m. on December 29, Zone 5 officers responded to reports of a shooting near I-20 WB EXPY/I-75/85 SB EXPY. Officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound and transported him to a local hospital in stable condition. Preliminary information suggests the victim was shot following a verbal dispute with the suspect. The investigation is ongoing.

Stabbing on Martin L. King Jr Dr NW: Later on December 29, at 4:12 p.m., officers responded to a stabbing at 2105 Martin L. King Jr Dr NW. They located a 55-year-old male who had been stabbed. The victim was transported to a hospital in stable condition. Investigators believe the incident was domestic in nature, and one person has been taken into custody. The investigation continues.

Homicide on Washington Ave NW: Around 11:30 p.m. on December 29, officers responded to a person-down call at 2693 Washington Ave NW. Upon arrival, they found a male victim lying face down in the grass, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Grady Hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. Homicide detectives are investigating the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.

Shots Fired on Lisbon Dr SW: At 12:44 a.m. on December 30, officers responded to a shots fired call at 1836 Lisbon Dr SW. They found a male victim with gunshot wounds. The victim was alert, conscious, and breathing, and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Preliminary investigation indicates that the victims, who were sitting in their vehicle eating, were shot at by suspects in another vehicle. The suspect vehicle fled the scene, and one of the victims returned fire before leaving the area. The investigation continues.

Stabbing on Victor Circle NW: On December 24, 2024, at 4:01 p.m., officers responded to a stabbing at 114 Victor Circle NW. They found a 49-year-old male with a stab wound to his hand. The victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Investigators believe the incident escalated from a verbal altercation to a physical dispute. The investigation remains ongoing.

Shooting on Hardee Street NE: At 4:51 p.m. on December 30, officers responded to a shooting at 1572 Hardee Street NE. They found a 33-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was conscious and transported to the hospital for treatment. The investigation is ongoing.

Fatal Shooting on Hollywood Rd NW: On December 31, 2024, at 8:36 a.m., officers responded to a shooting at 1634 Hollywood Rd NW. They found a 28-year-old female with a gunshot wound to the head. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Preliminary information suggests the shooting stemmed from a dispute over a male. Homicide investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The investigations into all these incidents are ongoing, and the Atlanta Police Department urges anyone with information to come forward.