1 woman killed, 4 injured in Midtown Atlanta shooting as police search for suspect
Authorities reported that a shooting occurred on Wednesday at a medical building in Atlanta, resulting in the death of one woman and injury of four others. The suspect, identified on Twitter as Deion Patterson, remains at large. The police described the suspect as a Black male wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and brown shoes. Northside Hospital confirmed that it is cooperating with law enforcement following the incident.
Police reported that the shelter-in-place order was lifted around 3 p.m. The victims range in age from 25 to 71 years old, and it is unclear whether they were targeted. Police urge anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to contact 911. Several images of the suspect were released on social media, and police caution that the suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous and should not be approached. A resident of Midtown expressed sadness and concern over the incident.
