SWAT search ends for gunman in southwest Atlanta
SWAT continues to looks for gunman in SW Atlanta
Atlanta police and SWAT officers are searching for a gunman in southwest Atlanta, prompting several road closures Monday morning. The search has been going on for several hours now.
ATLANTA - A gunman remains on the loose after police say he fired a rifle at a car carrying four people in southwest Atlanta, prompting a hourslong SWAT response and several road closures Monday morning.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The above video is from an earlier report.
What we know:
Atlanta police said the shooting happened just before 4 a.m. in the 1300 block of Hartford Avenue.
Investigators said an argument occurred before the gunman opened fire on a vehicle with four people inside. Despite the gunfire, no one was injured.
SWAT called to search home
Police believed the gunman might be inside a nearby home and called in the SWAT team.
Officers in tactical gear spent several hours searching the area around Hartford Avenue and Sylvan Road as multiple roads were blocked.
The search ended shortly before 9:30 a.m. after officers determined the gunman was not inside the home.
Police said he remains at large and is now wanted on charges of aggravated assault and reckless conduct. He also had an outstanding warrant for a parole violation before Monday's shooting.
Police have not released the gunman's identity.
Nearby school remained open
Nearby Sylvan Hills Middle School remained under normal operations during the police activity, according to Atlanta Public Schools.
Officers were placed on standby to help students get to and from the school if needed.
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