UPDATE
Police have identified the active shooter as Deion Patterson, 24. Atlanta police urge people not to approach Patterson if spotted, but instead, call 911.
BOLO – Deion Patterson – As of 2:46pm still at large. pic.twitter.com/NAnOr6t0Gu
— Atlanta Police Department (@Atlanta_Police) May 3, 2023
According to CNN, a source said the suspect went to the hospital with his mother Wednesday morning and became “enraged.” His mother is now reportedly assisting investigators with the manhunt.
Original Story
The Atlanta Police Department is searching for an armed suspect accused of shooting multiple people inside Midtown’s Northside Hospital on Wednesday morning.
According to Channel 2 Action News, the incident unfolded at around 11:37 a.m. at the hospital, located in the 1100 block of West Peachtree Street. The shooter, who is believed to be armed and dangerous, is accused of injuring at least four people and killing one inside the hospital.
The shooter is currently on the run and police are asking anyone in the area to “shelter in place” and stay inside. Anyone traveling into the area is being stopped and turned away. Police say people should avoid the area at this time.
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“We are working an active shooter situation inside a building on West Peachtree St,” APD said on Facebook. “We are aware of multiple people injured. No suspect is in custody. Anyone in the area is asked to secure their building and continue to shelter in place. Anyone not in the area is asked to stay away.”
BOLO – Suspect is still at large. pic.twitter.com/M8GkXa8dmM
— Atlanta Police Department (@Atlanta_Police) May 3, 2023
So far, the victims’ identities have not been released.
This is a developing story and will be updated as additional information becomes available. Check back for updates.
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[Feature Photo: APD]
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