Four people injured in downtown Atlanta shooting

Four shot in downtown Atlanta, shooters on run

Police are looking for multiple people who opened fire in downtown Atlanta, injuring 4 people. 

ATLANTA - The search is on for a group of alleged gunmen who injured four people in a downtown shooting, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

What we know:

Officers responded to the 100 block of Trinity Avenue after receiving calls about a shooting. When they arrived, officers located two people who had been shot. Both victims were quickly transported to the hospital.

Shortly after, officers found a third gunshot victim nearby, located near the Greyhound bus station. That individual was also rushed to the hospital.

While investigators were processing the scenes, a fourth victim arrived at the hospital on their own, suffering from a gunshot wound to the ankle.

Police say they have spoken with all four victims, who stated that a group of unidentified people began shooting in the area of Forsyth Street, causing their injuries. 

What we don't know:

At this time, police have not released a motive or descriptions of the shooters.

What they're saying:

Residents and visitors in the area expressed heightened safety concerns following the incident. Jeff Matthews, who was going to the Greyhound station, emphasized the need for constant awareness.

"It's something you have to be cautious about, you have to watch your surroundings at all times, at least that's what I do," Matthews said. He added, "I'm always cautious, right, but there's a lot of cases where people really need help."

Conswella Graham stated that she loves her city but actively avoids the downtown sector due to fears surrounding gun violence.

"That's another reason (crime).  I'm not familiar with the area, I don't want to be caught up in an area that's known for a lot of violence," Graham said. "I don't want to get caught in the wrong area. I don't know a whole lot of the area, so I just avoid it all together."

Graham noted that the current environment keeps her away from the heart of the city. "If there wasn't so much crime, and not so congested, but crime is one of the reasons why I do avoid it," Graham said.