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Multiple people shot, 1 dead in downtown Atlanta, police say

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Downtown
Published August 4, 2026 3:39 PM EDT
Published August 4, 2026 3:39 PM EDT
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Atlanta Police Department homicide detectives investigate a deadly shooting at The Flats on Maple Street apartment complex in the Vine City neighborhood near Mercedes-Benz Stadium, leaving one man dead and multiple people injured on August 4, 2026 (Atlanta Police Department).

The Brief

    • Atlanta police have confirmed multiple people were shot, and a man has died after a shooting on Maple Street NW in downtown Atlanta near the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
    • Police did not release any details about what led up to the shooting.
    • Authorities have not said if they have a person detained or are still looking for any suspects at this time.

ATLANTA - Multiple people have been shot, and one person is dead in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday afternoon, according to police. 

What we know:

The Atlanta Police Department is investigating after multiple people were shot at the Flats on Maple Street apartments near the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 

Authorities added that a man had died on the scene. 

What we don't know:

Police did not release any details about what led up to the shooting. 

Authorities have not said if they have a person detained or are still looking for any suspects at this time. 

The identities of the victims have not yet been released.

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Atlanta Police Department. 

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