2 detained, 1 at large after shots fired at Piedmont Park, police say
Atlanta police respond to Piedmont Park shooting
The Atlanta Police chief announced two suspects were detained and two weapons recovered following a quick response to gunfire in Piedmont Park. Authorities confirmed no injuries were reported and tonight's scheduled concert will proceed.
ATLANTA - Two people were detained and police are still looking for another person after shots were fired at Piedmont Park on Wednesday afternoon, according to Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum.
What we know:
Officers arrived in the area at 3:20 p.m. after receiving a shots-fired call in Piedmont Park near the pavilion, which is close to the activity oval and the tennis courts.
Schierbaum said that the department treated the situation as an active shooter call. He added that weapons were discharged at the park, and he believes the shooting stemmed from an escalated dispute.
A 29-year-old and 21-year-old were detained and Schierbaum stated that officers are looking for the third suspect.
Schierbaum confirmed that no one was injured in the incident. The chief added that there was no threat to the public.
Schierbaum said that Major Hunt encountered one of the suspects who attempted to change his clothes as police continued their investigation.
Investigators have recovered a rifle and pistol, and police are looking for the third weapon.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra stated that the free performance this evening will continue as planned, since it does not believe there is an active threat. It added that it will continue to communicate with Atlanta police and actively monitor developments.
The chief added there will continue to be a police presence in the area as the concert continues.
Schierbaum added that the Atlanta Police Department encourages everyone to attend despite their search for the third person.
He added that the detained individuals could face reckless conduct and aggravated assault charges.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released the identity of the detained individuals, or the third individual police are currently looking for at this time.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Atlanta Police Department, who provided details through an official statement regarding the active investigation, and Chief Darin Schierbaum, who gave an update at a press conference.