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Gunwoman Arrested After Bus Stop Shooting
26 Jun
Summary
- A woman was critically injured after being shot at a bus stop.
- The suspected shooter was arrested after boarding a MARTA bus.
- The suspect faces multiple felony charges for the incident.
A woman was critically injured after being shot on Thursday evening at a bus stop in DeKalb County. Officers found the victim on a bench at the bus stop with a gunshot wound and she was transported to the hospital.
Investigators learned the suspected shooter had boarded a MARTA bus following the incident. Working in conjunction with MARTA Police, DeKalb County officers apprehended the suspect as she exited a bus at the Five Points MARTA Station in downtown Atlanta.
The suspect has been identified as 30-year-old Kyla Ward. She has been booked into the DeKalb County Jail and is facing charges that include aggravated assault and illegal firearm possession. The exact motive for the shooting is still under investigation.
