Atlanta Shooting Suspect Apprehended: 1 Dead, 4 Injured
Deion Patterson, a 24-year-old suspect, has been arrested and charged with murder following a multi-county manhunt in connection to a shooting at Midtown Atlanta’s Northside Hospital (Yahoo News). Patterson allegedly opened fire in the waiting room of an Atlanta medical practice on Wednesday, killing one woman and injuring four others (CNN).
The incident occurred at a medical office in Midtown Atlanta, where Scott Kleber, a medical professional, reported hearing the shots moments after treating a patient (USA Today). Responding to the active shooter situation at the time, Atlanta police confirmed the casualties, with one dead and four others injured (NBC News). A fifth person was confirmed injured later by authorities, and the wounded individuals were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment (Atlanta Journal-Constitution).
Following a nearly eight-hour manhunt that involved law enforcement collaboration and sifting through numerous tips, the suspect was apprehended in Cobb County (CNN). Police stated that Patterson will not face a judge as of now (Yahoo News).
Atlanta police worked diligently in response to the shooting and subsequent manhunt, eventually capturing the suspect and ending the threat to public safety. As the investigation continues, more information and details will likely come to light.
