Mayor says he’s communicating with APD on ‘active shooter’ situation
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said he’s being kept updated on the “active shooter” situation in Midtown as residents in the area have been asked to shelter in place.
Dickens echoed calls for Atlantans in the area to stay inside.
“I am in close contact with the Atlanta Police Department as they are responding to the active shooting situation in Midtown near 1100 W Peachtree,” he tweeted at 1:12 p.m. “Those in the area should shelter in place.”
I am in close contact with the Atlanta Police Department as they are responding to the active shooting situation in Midtown near 1100 W Peachtree. Those in the area should shelter in place. Follow @Atlanta_Police for updates. Stay tuned.
— Andre Dickens (@andreforatlanta) May 3, 2023
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Riley Bunch is a reporter on the local government team at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution covering Atlanta City Hall. She covers the mayor and Atlanta City Council while also keeping an eye on the city’s diverse neighborhoods.
