Suspect at large after shooting at MARTA’s North Avenue station

MARTA police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in the bus loop of the North Avenue station.

One adult male was shot and transported to a local hospital, MARTA police said.

The suspect was not in custody on Saturday evening.

MARTA officials reported there was no interruption to train or bus service in the wake of the incident.

— Please return to AJC.com for updates to this developing story.

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