Woman killed, teen injured in Piedmont Park shooting after nearby 404 Day Festival ends, Atlanta police say

Woman killed, teen injured in Piedmont Park shooting after nearby 404 Day Festival ends, Atlanta police say

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Key Points:

  • A deadly shooting occurred inside Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday night, resulting in one woman dead and a 15-year-old girl injured.
  • Police responded to reports of gunfire around 9:03 p.m. and found two female victims with gunshot wounds; the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and the teen was hospitalized.
  • Authorities clarified the shooting was unrelated to the nearby 404 Day Festival, which had ended over an hour before the incident.
  • Preliminary investigations indicate the shooting may have originated from an unpermitted gathering on the far west end of the park.
  • Homicide detectives are actively investigating to determine the circumstances leading to the shooting.

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