12-year-old killed, multiple people shot near Atlantic Station, police say

ATLANTA - Atlanta police said multiple people were shot on 17th Street near Atlantic Station in northwest Atlanta Saturday night.

Police confirmed that one of those victims is dead. The child's family identified him as 12-year-old Zyion Charles.

Police initially said five victims were injured. Another victim was in critical condition. 

Atlanta police officers went to 1371 Market Street after receiving a report of multiple people shot at around 8 p.m. 

12-year-old Zyion Charles

Police said an off-duty Atlanta police officer and Atlantic Station security guards had escorted a group of minors for "disorderly behavior." Police said something caused the situation to escalate to gunfire.

Police have not identified any of the suspects or victims yet, but said this was a result of a dispute between a group of teenagers and young adults that ended with gun violence. Police said the shooting happened on 17th Street outside Atlantic Station.

Lieutenant Germain Dearlove, the Atlanta Police Homicide Commander, said the parties are believed to be between the ages of 15 and 21 years old. He said there is a possibility that there were at least two shooters involved.

Atlanta police have confirmed there was a shooting near the 17th Street Bridge in Atlanta involving multiple victims. (Credit: Scott Warren)

Police are asking anyone with footage of the incident to submit it to Atlanta police. Anyone with information can contact Atlanta police at 404-577-TIPS.

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