One person injured in Peachtree Mall shooting
One person has been taken to a nearby hospital after being shot multiple times during busy Christmas shopping at Peachtree Mall.
Gunfire erupted around 6:25 P.M. on Friday, December 22, 2023 outside of Peachtree Mall in the back corner of JC Penny’s.
Viewers reported having to run through the mall, as well as lock themselves inside businesses. One person was wounded by gunfire.
“The scene is contained and there is no threat to public safety,” police said “It’s still an active scene.”
Investigators are currently on the scene gathering more information.
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