JUST IN: One Dead, Multiple Wounded in Atlanta Shooting, Suspect Named and Still at Large
A 39-year old woman has been killed and four women seriously injured as police continue to search for the suspect in a shooting at a medical office building at 110 W. Peachtree St., NW in Midtown.
Atlanta PD tweeted that the suspect is armed and dangerous and should not be approached. They have recovered a vehicle that they say the suspect carjacked from the scene.
Fox reported that the office building is affiliated with Northside Hospital. Northside’s web site says the location offers radiation services.
CNN reported that the suspect arrived at the medical office building with his mother and looked agitated. “Something occurred and he opened fire,” CNN reported. The suspect’s mother is cooperating with police, CNN said, adding that police are looking at the medical appointment as a motive for the shooting.
Police told people to stay out of the area and shelter in place. They issued a BOLO and tweeted a surveillance photo of the suspect.
UPDATE 1:16 pm ET: The Atlanta PD have released a photo of the suspect, who is still at large.
https://twitter.com/Atlanta_Police/status/1653808209537249526
UPDATE 1:31 pm ET: The Atlanta PD says one person is dead and three injured in shooting.
UPDATE 2:35 pm ET: Atlanta Police released the name of the suspect: Deion Patterson.
This is a breaking news story and has been updated.
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