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MARTA Shooting: Suspect Arrested on Cobb Linc Bus
19 Nov
Summary
- A man was shot on MARTA's Arts Center Station northbound platform.
- The suspect, Marquis Edwards, was apprehended on a Cobb Linc bus.
- Riders expressed concerns about safety and requested more security.
MARTA police have taken a suspect into custody following a shooting incident at the Arts Center Station in midtown Atlanta on Tuesday. The alleged shooting occurred around 9 a.m. on the northbound platform, where Marquis Edwards is accused of shooting a man in the leg. The victim, who was conscious, was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Following the incident, authorities successfully tracked down and arrested Edwards on a Cobb Linc bus operating in Cobb County. This event has unsettled many regular MARTA commuters, who shared their anxieties about safety and expressed a desire for more visible security, including additional officers and surveillance systems.
One rider recounted a frightening personal experience of being chased and threatened on the train, highlighting the perceived lack of immediate assistance. Edwards now faces charges including aggravated assault and illegal firearm possession.
