Update: There is a $10,000 reward being offered for more information.
An innocent drive by the mall turns deadly after a child was shot from an unrelated shoot out. An aunt, mother, and 7 year old girl were driving past Phipps Plaza on Monday night when the young child was unfortunately struck by a stray bullet. There was a dispute between unassociated individuals, which ended in shots being fired.
The aunt and mother rushed the child to the Scottish Rite hospital and reported the incident to police. Furthermore, the suspects are not yet known or in custody. As the community presses for answers, the homicide commander relieves some questions about this shocking case. The Atlanta police are still early in their investigation, so there will be more updates soon.
In addition, Chief Bryant mentions the rise of crime in Atlanta since the pandemic. He speaks on the high rate of gun violence and how they are attempting to utilize their resources. Watch the Chief’s Full Statement below for more details:
