Five people are recovering in the hospital after being shot by an 18-year-old in Atlanta, according to the Atlanta police. The suspect then turned the gun on himself and died at the scene. The shooting took place at a home on Adkins Road in northwest Atlanta after 10 a.m.
Deputy Chief Charles Hampton stated that a dispute inside the home escalated into gunfire, resulting in three adults, a 15-year-old, and a 3-year-old being shot. All victims are currently in stable condition. The names of the victims have not been released, but it was confirmed that two other children inside the home were unharmed.
The suspect’s identity has not been disclosed by the police. Authorities have not yet determined the relationship between the suspect and the victims. Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum mentioned that this incident is the latest in a series of domestic disputes that his officers have responded to recently.
In other news, a valet was shot to death after interrupting a car break-in, marking the fifth homicide in Atlanta over the weekend.
This article is inspired by the content from ATLANTA — Atlanta police confirmed that five people are recovering at a hospital after they say a 18-year-old shot them. The suspect then shot and killed himself, according to investigators.
Police said the shooting happened at a home off Adkins Road in northwest Atlanta sometime after 10 a.m.
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Deputy Chief Charles Hampton said there was a dispute inside the home escalated into gunfire. Three adults, a 15-year-old and a 3-year-old were shot and taken to the hospital. All victims are stable.
None of the victim’s names have been released. Police said two other children were inside the home but were not injured.
Hampton said the suspect shot himself and died at the scene. His name has not been released.
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However, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said this is the latest domestic dispute that his officers have responded to recently.
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Can we expect any further updates or information from the Atlanta police regarding the undisclosed case involving the 18-year-old male
Has not been released by the Atlanta police, but it was confirmed that he was an 18-year-old male.
