An incident late Saturday night at Cascade Family Skating rink in Atlanta left a man and a woman injured by gunfire, according to police reports. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the rink on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, following a fight that reportedly escalated. FOX 5 Atlanta reported that authorities responded to the scene shortly before midnight.
Upon arrival, officers found the victims with injuries and had them transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. Both individuals are expected to recover. According to Atlanta News First, the victims were alert, conscious, and breathing when police made contact. Investigators have not yet provided details on the altercation that led to the shooting.
Atlanta police have taken one person into custody in connection with the incident. However, the suspect’s identity and potential charges have not been released. The names of the victims have also not been made public. The cause and motive of the fight and shooting are still under investigation.
As the investigation continues, law enforcement is urging anyone with information to come forward and help in solving the case.
