1 killed at MARTA Arts Center station in midtown, police searching for shooter

ATLANTA — One person was shot and killed at the MARTA Arts Center station Sunday night and police are searching for the shooter.

According to a MARTA police spokesperson, at approximately 9 p.m., a MARTA protective specialist was on patrol when they heard gunshots coming from the bus loop.

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MARTA police found a man who had been shot. The victim was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

On Monday, the Fulton medical examiner identified the victim as 45-year-old Demarco Mathis.

MARTA police are searching for the suspect, but have not released a description.

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