Atlanta ‘active shooter’ situation leaves at least 1 dead, 4 injured, police say: suspect identified

A suspected gunman remains on the loose in Atlanta after an active shooter situation inside a building left at least one person dead and four others injured, authorities said Wednesday.

The shooting occurred around noon inside a building on West Peachtree Street between 12th and 13th Streets, the Atlanta Police Department said.

Police said they are aware of “multiple people injured,” and later updated that at least four people were rushed to a hospital for treatment while a fifth was pronounced dead at the scene.

No details about any of the victims or the extent of their injuries were immediately available.

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Police identified the suspect as 24-year-old Deion Patterson, advising the public to call 911 and to not approach him because he is considered armed and dangerous.

“There have been no additional shots fired since the initial incident unfolded,” the department said in a tweet.

Multiple police and emergency vehicles were on the scene as the search for the suspect continued.

“Anyone in the area is asked to secure their building and shelter in place,” police said, urging citizens who were not already in the area to stay away.

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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said that he is close contact with police and urged those in the area to shelter in place.

Northside Hospital posted to social media that officials were cooperating with law enforcement regarding the shooting at its midtown Atlanta location.

“We urge people in the area to shelter in place and follow instructions from law enforcement on the scene,” the post read.

Dr. Robert Jensen, the chief medical officer at the hospital said four adult victims were brought to the facility. Three are in critical condition and one is still in the emergency department.

He also said during the mass casualty event, visitors were not allowed in the hospital, but that ban has been lifted.

This is a breaking news story; check back for updates.