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2 injured after shooting on Lakewood Avenue SE, Atlanta police say

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
FOX 5 Atlanta
SE Atlanta
Published October 17, 2026 4:32 PM EDT
Published October 17, 2026 4:32 PM EDT

The Brief

    • Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured on Lakewood Avenue SE Saturday afternoon.
    • Officials confirmed both victims were awake and breathing when officers arrived.
    • Detectives are working to determine what sparked the gunfire. 

ATLANTA - Two people were injured following a shooting on Saturday afternoon in the Lakewood Heights neighborhood, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

What we know:

Officers responded to the 1600 block of Lakewood Avenue SE after receiving reports of gunfire in the area.

When officers arrived on the scene, they found two people who had been shot. Atlanta police said both victims were awake and alert. 

Detectives responded to process the scene, interview potential witnesses, and determine the sequence of events leading up to the shooting.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released the names, ages, or genders of the two victims.

Police have not disclosed the motive or circumstances surrounding the gunfire.

Investigators have not released information regarding potential suspects or announced any arrests.

The Source: Information in this article was provided by official statements from the Atlanta Police Department.

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