Category: Atlanta

Shooter at Large After Shooting Multiple People in Atlanta, Authorities Say

Multiple people have been injured in an active shooting in downtown Atlanta, authorities in Georgia said on May 3. The Atlanta Police Department said it was investigating an active shooter around 1110 West Peachtree Street Northwest, the site of a hospital. “We are aware of multiple people injured. No suspect is in custody,” police officials…


1 Dead, 3 Wounded in Atlanta Shooting: Police

Multiple people have been injured in an active shooting in downtown Atlanta, authorities in Georgia said on May 3. The Atlanta Police Department said it was investigating an active shooter around 1110 West Peachtree Street Northwest, the site of a hospital. “We are aware of multiple people injured. No suspect is in custody,” police officials…


1 Dead, 4 Wounded in Atlanta Shooting: Authorities

Multiple people were shot in downtown Atlanta on May 3, authorities in Georgia said. The shooting took place at 1110 West Peachtree Street Northwest, the site of a hospital facility, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Police said one person died at the scene and at least three others were injured. Officials at a nearby hospital said…


Atlanta Bail Fund Jumps to Support Arrested Protesters Who Face Domestic Terrorism Charges in ‘Cop City’ Attack

Organizations are defending and helping bail arrested protesters out of jail after the group of activists attacked the site of a planned police training center in Atlanta on Sunday, some of whom threw Molotov cocktails at officers. The Atlanta Solidarity Fund on March 6 said it’s committed to providing bail and other resources to protestors…


LIVE NOW: NTD Evening News (March 6): 23 Charged With Domestic Terrorism in Atlanta ‘Cop City’ Attack; 4 Americans Kidnapped in Mexico

At least 23 suspects are facing domestic terrorism charges after a planned training facility for police in Atlanta, Georgia, came under attack on March 5. The Atlanta Police Department said “a group of violent agitators” set construction equipment on fire and threw explosives at officers. The U.S. and Mexican governments are on alert after four…


NTD Evening News (March 6): 23 Charged With Domestic Terrorism in Atlanta ‘Cop City’ Attack; 4 Americans Kidnapped in Mexico

At least 23 suspects are facing domestic terrorism charges after a planned training facility for police in Atlanta, Georgia, came under attack on March 5. The Atlanta Police Department said “a group of violent agitators” set construction equipment on fire and threw explosives at officers. The U.S. and Mexican governments are on alert after four…


Atlanta Police Name 23 Domestic Terrorism Suspects in ‘Cop City’ Attack

The Atlanta Police Department confirmed the arrests of 23 people following a violent demonstration at a location where Atlanta plans to construct a police and fire training facility dubbed by opponents as “Cop City.” Authorities said that of the 23 people arrested, only two were from Georgia, and at least two are not U.S. citizens….


Georgia Governor Declares State of Emergency Over Atlanta Protests, Mobilizes 1,000 National Guard Troops

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency on Jan. 26, allowing up to 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops to be bought in to help deal with violent protests that have broken out in recent weeks, with further demonstrations anticipated over the weekend. The declaration is effective immediately and will expire on Feb. 9, unless extended…


6 People Arrested in Atlanta Riots Identified, Charged With Domestic Terrorism

Police have charged the six suspects they arrested late on Jan. 21 at a riot in downtown Atlanta with multiple charges, including domestic terrorism. None of the six suspects were from Atlanta, and five of them were from out of state. The names of the suspects charged in connection with the riot, released by the Atlanta…


Atlanta Mayor Disputes Claims That Anti-Police Riots Weren’t Violent

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens on Sunday disputed claims that anti-police riots and protests on Saturday night weren’t violent, saying that charges against six who were arrested will include “domestic terrorism.” In an interview with CBS News, the Democrat mayor said that Atlanta’s police department “took swift action within two blocks and brought that situation under…