ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department said it is investigating incidents impacting the LGBTQ+ community.
On Thursday, APD tweeted that it is “actively investigating” three violent crimes involving transgender women this year. A statement from APD expressed awareness of the violence that black and brown transgender women face.
“While these individual incidents are not related, we are very aware of the epidemic-level violence that black and brown transgender women face in America,” the statement mentions.
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In the statement, APD highlighted the most recent incidents with updated information.
One shooting happened on the night of Jan. 9, where a woman was shot on Highland Ave and taken to the hospital in critical condition. Police did not give an update on her condition. Investigators said the shooting resulted from a dispute between the victim and a male suspect.
Another shooting earlier this month on Apr. 11, where a transgender woman was shot and killed on Fairburn Road. Channel 2 Action News This Morning reported live from the scene after police found the victim’s body outside an apartment.
That shooting was also a result of a dispute, according to investigators.
The third shooting that APD is actively investigating happened earlier this week on Apr. 18. Police said a transgender woman was shot to death on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW.
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APD said investigators had not found any indication that these victims were targeted for being transgender or members of the LBGTQ+ community.
APD said the department’s LBGTQ+ Liaison is aware of and monitoring the investigations and working with the Mayor’s Division of LGBTQ+ Affairs on the cases.
CrimeStoppers is offering up to $2,000 in reward money for information on the cases that may lead to an arrest of suspects. You can submit tips and information online or by calling 404-577-8477.
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