3 Injured in 2 Southwest Atlanta Shootings

Police respond to separate incidents in SW Atlanta neighborhood

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:19am

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An extreme close-up of a single spent bullet casing on a dark concrete surface, reflecting the harsh, direct light of a camera flash, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a shooting incident.A stark reminder of the gun violence plaguing Atlanta neighborhoods.Atlanta Today

Atlanta police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Monday night in southwest Atlanta, leaving a total of three people injured. In one incident, one person was found in critical condition near N. Camp Creek Parkway, while in a separate incident, two people were found shot and alert near the intersection of Lee Street SW and Donnelly Avenue SW.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety remain major concerns for the Atlanta community, with the city seeing an uptick in shootings and other violent crimes in recent years. These latest incidents highlight the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing crime and protecting residents.

The details

According to reports, the first shooting occurred near 3540 N. Camp Creek Parkway, where one person was found in critical condition after being shot. In a separate incident, two people were found shot near the intersection of Lee Street SW and Donnelly Avenue SW, but they were alert and conscious when discovered by authorities.

  • The shootings were reported to police on Monday night.

The players

Atlanta Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the two shooting incidents in southwest Atlanta.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the two shootings and are working to determine if the incidents are connected.

The takeaway

These latest shootings underscore the ongoing challenges Atlanta faces in addressing gun violence and maintaining public safety, issues that have become increasingly pressing for the city's residents and leaders.