Key Highlights
- The 17-acre park’s recreation center was being used as a city-run warming center overnight because of cold temperatures in the area. What Happened Inside Recreation Center?According to Atlanta police, a verbal argument broke out inside the warming center.
- The situation quickly escalated and turned violent.
- During the incident, an off-duty Atlanta police officer who was working security at the center stepped in and fired one shot, according to CBS report. Police said one person was shot four to five times, while another person was shot at least once.
- Both victims were rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment and are expected to survive. Suspect In CustodyThe suspect involved in the incident has been taken into custody.
- Authorities said the suspect was also taken to the hospital by ambulance for an injury not related to a gunshot.