4 Injured in Shooting at Midtown Atlanta Apartment Complex

Police investigating possible robbery and drug transaction gone wrong

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Four men were injured in a late-night shooting at a high-rise apartment complex in Midtown Atlanta. Police believe the incident occurred during a robbery over a possible drug transaction, with a large quantity of narcotics and a firearm found at the scene.

Why it matters

Violent crime, especially involving firearms, is a major concern for residents and officials in Atlanta, which has seen an uptick in such incidents in recent years. This event highlights the need for continued efforts to address public safety and reduce drug-related violence in the city's urban neighborhoods.

The details

According to police, the shooting occurred around 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday at the 903 Peachtree apartments on Peachtree Street. Officers found one man shot in the face and two others with gunshot wounds inside an apartment. A fourth victim arrived at the hospital via private vehicle. Investigators believe the shooting was connected to a robbery over a possible drug transaction, as a large quantity of narcotics and a firearm were found at the scene. The identities of the four injured men have not been released, and police are working to determine who fired the shots.

  • The shooting occurred around 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Atlanta Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What they’re saying

“A large quantity of narcotics was observed on the crime scene in plain view, along with a firearm.”

— Atlanta Police Department (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

Investigators are working to identify the suspects and determine the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges Atlanta faces in addressing gun violence and drug-related crime, particularly in urban neighborhoods. Continued efforts to improve public safety, strengthen community-police relations, and address the root causes of such violence will be crucial moving forward.