GA - Multiple people have been injured in an "active shooter situation” in Midtown Atlanta, May 2023

[sds71]

BREAKING: Atlanta police respond to ‘active shooter’ in Midtown; multiple injured

Atlanta police have issued a shelter in place order while they investigate a report of an active shooter in Midtown. Multiple people have been injured, police confirmed.

www.ajc.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1653814573273690135

@Atlanta_Police


BOLO - Suspect is still at large.

 

[Elliot_Alderson]

Thanks for starting a thread, sds. I can always count on you for the new breaking news threads.

 

[Betty P]

CNN reporting that Atlanta LE says 4 persons have been shot, 1 dead. Three at hospital. Still looking for shooter, have shared a photo. Don't know where he is.

Photos are from surveillance cameras downtown.

Atlanta PD says the shooting may be linked to some medical appointment the shooter had. Went to appointment, he became agitated and he began shooting.

Photos are from the medical facility where he was.

 

[24Roses]

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[Betty P]

CNN reporter said the shooter is a veteran who was having mental health issues. His mother and others got him the appointment to get help. They didn't realize he was taking a weapon with him. So they know who the guy is. Still haven't found him. Mother is trying to help Atlanta PD find him. Not sure if they know where he is, whether they're talking to him.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1653808209537249526

 

[sds71]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1653832353934876676

Deion Patterson has been identified as the suspect, according to Atlanta Police. Officers advise if you see him, Call 911 -- DO NOT approach him He is considered armed and dangerous.

 

[Leilei]

I'm west of ATL. Apparently they have tracked him into Smyrna by Campbell Middle School. He hijacked a vehicle but apparently abandoned it and is on foot for now. Cobb County is right next to me :/

 

[rabidstoat]

Shooter identified by APD as DEION PATTERSON with DOB: 10/98

https://twitter.com/x/status/1653829784378417154

 

[rabidstoat]

I'm west of ATL. Apparently they have tracked him into Smyrna by Campbell Middle School. He hijacked a vehicle but apparently abandoned it and is on foot for now. Cobb County is right next to me :/

Cobb County is where I am.

There are a ton of rumors going around at the moment.

 

[GoBuckeyes]

CNN reporting that Atlanta LE says 4 persons have been shot, 1 dead. Three at hospital. Still looking for shooter, have shared a photo. Don't know where he is.

Photos are from surveillance cameras downtown.

Atlanta PD says the shooting may be linked to some medical appointment the shooter had. Went to appointment, he became agitated and he began shooting.

Photos are from the medical facility where he was.

Does it say why he was carrying flowers? TIA

 

[vls12345]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1653846000786702338

 

[vls12345]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1653847661953286147

 

[sds71]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1653851378987548672

 

[DS2021]

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[Leilei]

Cobb County is where I am.

There are a ton of rumors going around at the moment.

Stay safe, neighbor. Rumors?

 

[Betty P]

Chief Medical Officer from Grady Hospital just gave a news conference

3 patients critical. One still in operating room. One patient shot in face, one in abdomen. Working to control bleeding. All three will go to ICU for monitoring and will need follow up care. Serious wounds.

Live updates: Atlanta Midtown shooting news

At least one person is dead and at least four others were injured, three critically, after a shooting Wednesday in Atlanta, according to officials. All the victims were female, the police said. Follow here for the latest.

www.cnn.com

 

[airportwoman]

As of now, he's still on the lam.

 

[GoBuckeyes]

Does it say why he was carrying flowers? TIA

The top right pic in the photo array looked like he was carrying flowers, but maybe he wasn't.

 

[GoBuckeyes]

Any updates?