Atlanta shooting leads to arrest of gang member, 2 wanted men

An investigation into a shooting at a southwest Atlanta home on July 17 led to the arrest of three wanted men, according to police.

4 people escape injury after multiple rounds fired at Atlanta home

Four people managed to escape injury early Thursday morning when gunfire damaged a southwest Atlanta home, leaving behind more than a dozen shell casings.

Man told police he was shot after refusing marijuana from pickup driver

Atlanta police are investigating after a shooting victim claimed he was shot after refusing to buy marijuana from someone in a pickup truck.

2 women arrested after Atlanta air conditioning robbery

Two women were arrested in Atlanta after police said they robbed a resident at gunpoint and stole copper wire from his air conditioning unit to sell for $44.

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of 19-year-old woman, police say

Atlanta police and the FBI have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with the deadly July 6 shooting of a woman on Old Hapeville Road. Formal charges are currently pending.

Atlanta police arrest suspect after fatal June apartment shooting

Police arrested 26-year-old Aloni Evans Wednesday morning in connection with a fatal June 14 shooting at an Atlanta apartment complex.

No charges for APD officer in fatal South Fulton shooting outside bar

Fulton County prosecutors have closed their investigation without charging Atlanta Police Officer Melvin Potter in the 2024 fatal shooting of Devon Anderson.

From license plates to cigarettes: What police see from above

Atlanta Police helicopters are giving officers a unique high-tech advantage when fighting crime and managing large crowds across the city.

Atlanta police discuss safety ahead of 4th of July celebrations
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Atlanta police held a safety conference to outline plans for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, with extreme heat ranking as a primary concern.

7 arrested in Atlanta street racing crackdown; 2 cars impounded

Atlanta police teamed up with state troopers and airborne units last Sunday to arrest seven suspects during a targeted crackdown on illegal street racing in southwest Atlanta.

Atlanta police internal investigation: Officers on camera kicking man

The Atlanta Police Department is investigating an officer-involved incident after a video posted on social media raised questions about officers' actions during an encounter with a man.

Man dies after being struck by MARTA train at Civic Center Station

A man was struck and killed by a MARTA train at the Civic Center Station on Saturday morning, triggering major transit delays and an emergency response in Atlanta, authorities said.

Atlanta 911 dispatchers move to 12-hour shifts ahead of World Cup

Atlanta public safety leaders announced that the federal government will fully reimburse $42 million in local overtime costs for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Police release new images in deadly Piedmont Park shooting

The family of 16-year-old Tianah Robinson joined law enforcement on Thursday to plead for public assistance in solving her murder.

APD deploys cutting-edge 911 tech ahead of World Cup

The system allows victims in crisis to text 911 when they are unable to speak, and silence is the only safe option.

2 Atlanta police officers placed on leave over incident

The Atlanta Police Department says it is investigating two officers and has placed them on leave following an incident at the Bulls, Bands and Barrels event last weekend at Gas South Arena.

Family pleads for help finding 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite

Loved ones are pleading for the community's help to find 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite, who vanished from the Regency Trace neighborhood on Monday night.