A stretch of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard in northwest Atlanta turned into an active crime scene Monday night after one person was shot near 607 Thurmond Street NW, according to authorities. Police blocked off Boone between Vine Street NW and Walnut Street NW while detectives combed the area for evidence. The victim's condition was not immediately released, and as of late Monday, officers had not announced any arrests. Nearby streets and traffic felt the impact as drivers were pushed onto alternate routes.
Atlanta News First reports that the shooting happened Monday evening near 607 Thurmond St. NW and that the investigation remains active and ongoing. The outlet notes that Joseph E. Boone Blvd. NW stayed closed between Vine St. NW and Walnut St. NW while officers continued to process the scene.
Where It Happened
The shooting site sits on the city’s westside where the Vine City and English Avenue neighborhoods meet, an area that in recent years has seen both intense redevelopment and periodic public-safety incidents. Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, formerly known as Simpson Road, is a key corridor through that part of town, and closures there can quickly snarl traffic heading toward Mercedes-Benz Stadium and surrounding neighborhoods. For background on the area, see Wikipedia.
What Authorities Say
Police have described the investigation as active, and detectives remained on scene into the night, according to Atlanta News First. Officials did not immediately release information about any suspect or provide an update on the victim’s condition.
