Atlanta Police Investigate Spate of Shootings, One Fatal
Atlanta police are investigating multiple shooting incidents that occurred between Monday evening, June 30, and early Tuesday morning, July 1, resulting in one fatality and several injuries.
Fatal Shooting on Fairburn Road SW
On Monday, June 30, at approximately 9:15 PM, officers responded to a report of a person shot at 3390 Fairburn Road SW. They found an 18-year-old male who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition but was later pronounced deceased. The Homicide Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident.
Early Morning Shooting on Forsyth Street SW
At around 1:56 AM on Tuesday, July 1, officers responded to 241 Forsyth Street SW where a male was found with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Preliminary investigation suggests three males were involved in a dispute that escalated to gunfire. One male has been detained, and witness and suspect interviews are ongoing.
Shots Fired into Home on Mathewson Place SW
Around 12:14 AM on Tuesday, July 1, officers responded to 175 Mathewson Place SW for shots fired. A female homeowner reported her home sustained damage from multiple rounds of gunfire. All occupants were confirmed uninjured. Preliminary investigation indicates unknown suspects discharged rounds towards the home in what appears to be an ongoing dispute between occupants and familiar individuals.
Aggravated Assault Near Ted Turner Drive
On Monday, June 30, at approximately 9:51 PM, officers located a male injured from what appeared to be a gunshot wound or graze near 185 Ted Turner Drive. The victim was alert, conscious, and breathing, and was transported to the hospital for treatment. The assault reportedly occurred underneath an overpass near I-20 and Ted Turner Drive, with officers working to establish the crime scene.
Leg Wound on Hobson Street SW
Officers responded to 1091 Hobson Street SW at approximately 8:25 PM on Monday, June 30, where they found a 41-year-old male with an apparent gunshot wound to his right leg. He was alert, conscious, and breathing, and transported to the hospital. Preliminary investigation suggests the incident originated at 803 Conley Road SE before the male fled for medical assistance. The Aggravated Assault Unit is investigating.
Shooting on W. Peachtree Street
Around 6:26 AM on Monday, June 30, officers responded to 340 W. Peachtree Street where a male was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital in serious condition. Preliminary investigation indicates the victim was involved in a dispute with an unknown suspect leading up to the shooting.
All investigations into these incidents remain active and ongoing.
