21-year-old man accused in Piedmont Park shooting identified

Atlanta police are investigating after a report of shots fired near Piedmont Park. (FOX5)

Atlanta police arrested a 21-year-old man after a report of shots fired at Piedmont Park led officers to recover two guns.

What we know:

Gunfire broke out near the pavilion, close to the activity oval and tennis courts at 1073 Piedmont Avenue NE, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

The shooting happened around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday after an argument escalated, investigators said.

Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum confirmed no one was injured. He added that there was no threat to the public.

Police arrested 21-year-old Marquise Brown and detained another person, but later determined the other individuals were not suspects, according to Atlanta police. 

Marquise Brown booking photo (Credit: Fulton County Sheriff's Office)

ORIGINAL STORY: 2 arrested, 1 on the run after shots fired at Piedmont Park, police say

Brown is charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession or distribution intent of controlled substances, police said. Officers confirmed he was carrying a gun and drugs when they took him into custody.

Atlanta police said Brown also had an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.

Investigators have recovered a rifle and a pistol.

What we don't know:

Police have not released whether anyone else will face charges in addition to Brown. 

Police have not identified the outside jurisdiction holding the warrant for Brown.

*Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect new information from the Atlanta Police Department regarding individuals who were initially detained at the scene. 

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Atlanta Police Department, who provided statements following the incident, as well as prior FOX 5 Atlanta reporting. 

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