Woman critically injured in shooting at downtown Atlanta restaurant
Gunman arrested after shooting woman in downtown Atlanta
A terrifying scene unfolded at the Summit Cafeteria on Marietta Street in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday morning. Around 7:50 a.m., a physical altercation escalated into gunfire when a male suspect left the restaurant to retrieve a firearm from his backpack, returned, and opened fire.
ATLANTA - A woman was critically injured in a shooting in downtown Atlanta Monday morning, with the suspected shooter taken into custody following a rapid response by nearby officers.
What we know:
According to police, Georgia State University Police Department officers were already in the area when the gunfire occurred and detained the suspect as he exited the building with a gun. The suspected shooter was later turned over to the Atlanta Police Department.
Investigators say the shooting appears to have stemmed from a dispute. The intended male target was not injured, but they add the woman who was shot appears to have been involved in the dispute. No additional suspects or victims were found. The investigation remains ongoing.
The shooting was reported at approximately 7:49 a.m. FOX 5 Atlanta also responded to the scene and observed police officers and crime scene tape at Summit Cafeteria at 30 Marietta Street NW.
Shooting reported at downtown Atlanta restaurant
A shooting was reported Tuesday morning at a downtown Atlanta restaurant. At this time, details have not been confirmed. This is a breaking news report. Marc Teichner reporting.
What they're saying:
"I saw him get beat up and then when he got beat up, he came outside and went back in with his gun," one witness said.
"He chased the guy who he got into an altercation with. He shot at the guy a few times in there, and so I guess he couldn't catch the other guy, and he starts shooting at civilians that were in there," said Jamal Fortson, an employee.
"He shot her and then stood over and shot her two more times," Fortson said.
"He didn't hit nobody else, everybody else was running while he was shooting," Fortson said.
This restaurant is no stranger to violence. Three years ago, this month a man was shot and killed inside.
Fortson says Tuesday’s shooting should have never happened.
"Reckless, senseless and I come here to work because I try to have a job and work a decent job every day and I mind my business, but you can't come in a place where people are and shoot it up," Fortson said.
Woman shot inside downtown Atlanta restaurant
A woman is in critical condition after being shot Tuesday morning inside of a downtown Atlanta restaurant. The suspected shooter has been arrested. Tyler Fingert reporting.
What we don't know:
Police have not released the name of the victim or the suspect at this time.
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