Atlanta police investigating reports of shots fired at Piedmont Park, officials say
Atlanta police are investigating reports of gunshots fired inside Piedmont Park on Wednesday afternoon, a spokesperson told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
“Officers are investigating a report of possible gunfire being heard in the area of 1073 Piedmont Ave. NE.,” police said.
Details are limited, but police said there’s been no reports of injuries or property damage. One person has been detained, according to an APD statement.
A large number of police cars were seen on Piedmont Avenue near an entrance to the expansive Midtown park.
Investigators are expected to give an update soon after 5 p.m., police said.
A spokesperson for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, which is scheduled to perform for free in the park at 7:30 p.m., said the concert will go on.
“At 3:30 today, we became aware that gunshots were fired at Piedmont Park. Based on our communications with the Atlanta Police Department, we have no information to indicate there is an active threat,” said Ashley Mirakian in an email to the AJC.
Mirakian added: “We will continue to actively monitor developments and communicate with APD, and we look forward to welcoming all Atlantans to the park this evening.”
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