2 Dead Among 14 Shootings During All-Star Weekend In Atlanta, Despite Increased Police Presence
Despite increased police presence for this past All-Star weekend in Atlanta, law enforcement officials confirm there were 14 shootings around the city, leaving at least 2 people dead.
Although city leaders took extra measures on Thursday (Mar. 4), by implementing 12-hour shifts for police and pleading with residents to avoid violence and safeguard the city — violence and disorder still erupted in ATL, where this year’s NBA All-Star Game and associated events took place.
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Again, ahead of the events residents and out-of-towners were warned. Atlanta police Deputy Chief Michael O’Connor threatened, “If you come here and choose to get involved in gun violence or other criminal activity, please plan to stay, as you will be residing at the Fulton County Jail.” However, by Sunday evening, police ended up responding to a total of 14 shootings, two homicides, and multiple people injured. It’s reported that in many of the incidents, visitors were not the problem, and that all of the victims and suspects in the shootings were believed to be metro Atlanta residents.
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