Atlanta police are investigating two scenes near Grant Park that officers have confirmed are connected, though no details have been released about what happened at either location. One scene sits at 1160 Gracewood Avenue SE, while the other is near the intersection of Wood Street and Memorial Drive, roughly a 10-minute drive away.
According to WSB-TV, Atlanta police officers confirmed the two investigations are linked, even as they worked the two sites separated by a short drive across the Grant Park area. Investigators have not said what led them to either location, and they have not confirmed exactly what they are investigating.
The shooting was reported at about 8:30 p.m. near an apartment complex by Oakland Cemetery. The injured person then drove to a parking lot on Gracewood Avenue, about three miles away, linking the two locations by the victim’s movement rather than by their proximity. The victim was reported stable in the later account of the shooting.
What Was Seen at the Gracewood Avenue Scene
At the Gracewood Avenue SE site, Channel 2 Action News observed items on the ground that appeared to be clothing, along with animal control personnel present at the scene. The station also reported seeing a person who appeared to be a woman arrive to collect a dog from the location.
Meanwhile, at the Wood Street and Memorial Drive scene, investigators were seen talking with witnesses, the station reported. No further details about those conversations have been released.
Few Details Released So Far
Investigators have not provided additional information about either scene, and they have not released details about what happened or what tied the two locations together beyond confirming the connection itself. The station described the situation as a developing story, with the picture still taking shape near Grant Park.
Police are asking the public to help identify a possible suspect. Atlanta Police Department policy says Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta accepts anonymous tips by phone at 404-577-TIPS or online, and allows rewards of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. The department’s Crime Stoppers policy describes the general tip and reward process.
