Atlanta police officers lucky to be alive
New details have emerged in yesterday's shooting near the Fulton County courthouse. 26-year-old Alexia Christian was able to free herself from handcuffs after being arrested for attempting to steal a car. Christian pulled a gun on police officers from the back seat, narrowly missing both officers. The officers then leaped from the car and fired into the vehicle, killing Christian. Get all of the details, including how the victim was able to sneak a gun into a patrol car, here.
Good morning, Baltimore
Baltimore state attorney Marilyn Mosby announced yesterday that 6 police officers, 3 black and 3 white, will be charged in the wrongful death of Freddie Gray. Mosby says Gray's arrest was illegal and unjust. The officers have been charged with felonies ranging from assault to murder. Get the full story, including more details on Gray's death, here.
Fire off Briarcliff Road
Firefighters battled a massive fire at the Ashford Druid Hills apartment complex. 24 apartments were destroyed or damaged. The cause of the fire is believed to be faulty gas meters. Get the full story here.
The Hawks are one step closer
Last night the Atlanta Hawks beat the Brooklyn Nets 111-87 in game 5 to win the first round of the NBA playoffs. They will now advance to play the Washington Wizards in round 2. Get highlights of the game here.
From the bayou to the Georgia Dome
In round 2 of the NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected former LSU cornerback Jalen Collins. Collins, who reportedly failed multiple drug tests while at LSU, started in just 10 games in the last 3 seasons. Get the low down on why the Falcons selected Collins here.
Lights in the garden
The Atlanta Botanical Gardens opens its new exhibit, "Bruce Munro: Lights in the Garden" tonight. The garden will be lit with a series of designs by British artist Bruce Munro. The exhibit will run for 5 months and is expected to draw over 350,000 visitors to the Midtown gardens. Get a sneak peek at the transformed gardens here.
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