Gunfire Erupts at Underground Atlanta, Victim Survives Downtown Shooting

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.

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