Atlanta Police are responding to an active shooter situation in Midtown Atlanta, authorities reported on Twitter.
The shooting happened around 2 p.m. EST between 12th Street and 15th St. on Peachtree St. NE in the Colony Squares area. Three people have been shot, According to the Atlanta Police Department.
Authorities are urging residents to stay off of the streets in the midtown areas as police officers are still searching for the shooter.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
Don't Miss
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
Please advise residents to stay off of the streets in the midtown areas, specifically the areas between 12th St and Peachtree St NE and 15th St and W. Peachtree St NW.
We are working to gather information and will provide an update when available.
— Atlanta Police Department (@Atlanta_Police) August 22, 2022
