Atlanta Shooting Leaves One Dead, Police Hunt for Suspect

One person was killed and four others injured Wednesday in an "active shooter" situation in Atlanta, Georgia, and police continue to search for the suspect.

"APD is investigating an active shooter in the area of 1110 W Peachtree St NW. Please shelter in place, or stay out of the area," the Atlanta Police Department said in one tweet. "Update as of 12:42pm - We are working an active shooter situation inside a building on West. Peachtree St, between 12th St and 13th St. We are aware of multiple people injured. No suspect is in custody."

The shooting comes less than a month after a shooting in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Old National Bank. That shooting left five victims dead and police engaged with the shooter. The shooter was identified as 25-year-old Connor Sturgeon and police in Louisville said that he was fatally shot by officers.

In another tweet, Atlanta police shared photos of the suspect in the shooting and said that the individual is "still at large." Police identified the suspect as 24-year-old Deion Patterson.

"Call 911—DO NOT approach him. He is considered Armed and Dangerous," the tweet said.

In another update on Wednesday afternoon, Atlanta police said that one person was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Based on our preliminary investigation, these are photos believed to be of the active shooter. Anyone with any information on this person's whereabouts is asked to call 911. The suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous and should not be approached. (3/3)," Atlanta police said.

In a photo posted on Twitter by Rob DiRienzo of WAGA in Atlanta, several law enforcement officials could be seen walking down a street.

"BREAKING: Several people have been shot Midtown Atlanta in an active shooter situation. Shooter is still at large," the tweet said.

Newsweek was directed to the Atlanta Police Department social media channels for updates on the incident.

During a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Dr. Robert Jansen, the chief medical officer at the Grady Health System, said that three of the victims taken to the hospital remain in critical condition.

Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said on Wednesday that five people were shot. While police did not reveal the identities of the injured, they said their ages were 71, 56, 39 and 25. The victim who died was 39, according to police. All of the victims were women.

Schierbaum also said that the suspect has had "minimal contact" with Atlanta police in the past. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said the White House has been in contact with his office and offered any assistance needed.

Update 5/3/23, 3:58 p.m. ET: This story has been updated with additional information.