ATLANTA – Police were searching for a gunman Monday after three people were shot in Midtown Atlanta.
“We are currently working an active situation in Midtown,” the Atlanta Police Department wrote in a tweet. “Preliminary information indicates three people have been shot. The shooter is not in custody and we have multiple officers in the area searching for the suspect.”
Residents in the area are being told to stay indoors, specifically in the areas between 12th St and Peachtree St NE and 15th St and W. Peachtree St NW.
Atlanta police believe 3 people have been shot in midtown. Search for suspect right now. @cbs46 pic.twitter.com/efGTCnR01V
— Crystal Bui (@crystalbuitv) August 22, 2022
LATEST DETAILS: The shooter has not been arrested at this time. Police say at least one person has been shot and there may be two more victims. More details: https://t.co/Fi9lGR1SHN
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📹: @McGeeRicky7, @crystalbuitv pic.twitter.com/FLJCUX4t1E
— CBS46 (@cbs46) August 22, 2022
We are currently working an active situation in Midtown. Preliminary information indicates three people have been shot. The shooter is not in custody and we have multiple officers in the area searching for the suspect. pic.twitter.com/R98h5lUw5U
— Atlanta Police Department (@Atlanta_Police) August 22, 2022
A motive for the shooting remains unknown. There is no suspect description.
This is a breaking news update.
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