Shooting at NE Atlanta warming center under investigation, police officer involved
ATLANTA - A shooting at a recreation center being used as a warming center in the 400 block of Merritt Avenue is under investigation.
What we know:
The address given by Atlanta police corresponds to the Central Park Recreation Center, which is currently being used as a city warming center.
Police initially confirmed to FOX 5 Atlanta that they were investigating a shooting involving "multiple" people at the address given.
The Georgia Burea of Investigation later confirmed they were called in by the Atlanta police to investigate a shooting involving an officer.
A man who was staying at the recreation center told assembled reporters that he was inside the center and heard shots fired. When he turned towards the noise, he reportedly saw a man shooting at someone on the floor.
Police announced they will be giving more information soon.
The recreation center is located near Central Park Place NE and North Avenue NE in northeast Atlanta.
This remains a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.