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