Gunfire cut through downtown Atlanta on Sunday near the entrance to Underground Atlanta, leaving one person shot and now in stable condition, according to Atlanta police. Officers responded to the scene, secured the area and opened an investigation into what led up to the shooting.
According to Atlanta News First, the shooting happened near 50 Alabama St. SW inside the Underground Atlanta complex. The outlet reports that the victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition and that the incident is being treated as a developing case, with police not yet releasing details about a suspect or a possible motive.
Where it happened
Underground Atlanta is described as a compact, historic entertainment district beneath the downtown viaducts at 50 Upper Alabama St. SW, directly next to the Five Points MARTA station, according to Underground Atlanta. Its central location and transit access mean incidents there are quickly noticed by commuters, workers and visitors moving through the heart of downtown.
Past incidents nearby
This is not the first time gunfire has hit close to the Underground. In December 2023, FOX 5 Atlanta reported that two men were wounded near 50 Alabama Street. Coverage of those and similar downtown incidents has fueled ongoing conversations about late-night safety and police presence in the bustling entertainment district.
How to help
Atlanta police are asking anyone who saw what happened, or who may have video or other information, to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or use the department's online tip options. For emergencies, call 911. The Atlanta Police Department provides details on how to submit tips and footage to investigators.
