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I-285 South Shooting: Two Hurt, Traffic Snarled
21 Dec
Summary
- Two individuals were shot on Interstate 285 South Saturday evening.
- Both victims were conscious, breathing, and transported to the hospital.
- The incident caused a temporary closure of two lanes on I-285 South.
Atlanta Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Interstate 285 South on Saturday evening. The incident resulted in two individuals, a male and a female, sustaining apparent gunshot wounds. Both victims were alert and conscious upon the arrival of emergency services.
Emergency responders transported the injured individuals to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention. The shooting caused a significant disruption to traffic, with two lanes of I-285 South being blocked for an extended period. This led to considerable delays for commuters.
The Georgia Department of Transportation confirmed that emergency vehicles were present, obstructing parts of the interstate. The closure, which began shortly after 5 p.m., was estimated by GDOT to conclude around 6 p.m., with authorities working to clear the scene and resume normal traffic flow.
