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Person dies after being stabbed on Atlanta beltline

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Updated  May 14, 2026 2:18pm EDT
Atlanta
FOX 5 Atlanta
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Atlanta police are investigating a deadly stabbing that took place Thursday afternoon on the Beltline near Flagler Avenue.

The Brief

    • Atlanta police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Thursday afternoon on a popular stretch of the Beltline.
    • Officers tell FOX 5's Eric Perry that the person died.
    • Officials have not yet confirmed the total number of victims or if any suspects have been identified or taken into custody.

ATLANTA - A person has died after being stabbed on the Beltline Thursday afternoon, according to police. 

What we know:

Officials confirmed to FOX 5 that the stabbing happened off Flagler Avenue on Thursday afternoon. SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene and saw several officers investigating an area on the Beltline trail located directly behind Flagler Avenue.

An officer on scene told FOX 5's Eric Perry that the person died. 

What we don't know:

At this time, the exact number of victims remains unknown, and it is unclear if anyone has been taken into custody in connection with the attack. Investigators were seen canvassing the trail and surrounding areas for evidence and potential witnesses.

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K9 officers searching area around Flagler Avenue (Credit: FOX 5)

Officers were also seen using K9 officers to search the area. 

FOX 5 is continuing to work to learn more information as this situation develops.

The Source: Information in this article came from the Atlanta Police Department and SKYFOX 5 field reports. It has been updated with information from FOX 5's Eric Perry who was at the scene. 

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