Atlanta

Deadly shooting in Piedmont Park disrupts holiday weekend; 15-year-old wounded

ATLANTA — Atlanta PD confirmed a deadly shooting happened at Piedmont Park Saturday night.

Channel 2 was there as a large police presence was seen near Piedmont Park.

Police in an update early Sunday morning said a female was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, a 15-year-old, was taken to the hospital.

Police responded to the scene at about 9:03 p.m.

Earlier, at around 7:45 p.m., 404 Day concluded at the other side of the park.

“At this time, there is no information indicating that the shooting is connected to that event,” APD said.

Police said that the incident was connected to an unpermitted gathering at the far west end of the park.

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