2 dead, 2 injured in string of separate shootings across the city of Atlanta

ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating three shootings within 24 hours of each other.

Officials told Channel 2 Action News that the first shooting was reported around 11:30 p.m. Friday on Orlando Drive SW.

When officers arrived, they located an 18-year-old and 22-year-old who had been shot. Both were taken to the hospital.

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The identities and conditions of the victims are unknown.

According to the investigation, a dispute between a woman’s current boyfriend and ex-boyfriend escalated to gunfire. Police said the dispute involved the woman and her one-month-old child.

Authorities are still working to determine who initiated the gunfire.

The second shooting occurred at 1:07 a.m. near Thomasville Boulevard SE and Henry Thomas Drive SE.

Police confirmed that a man in his 30s was found dead when officers arrived. His identity has not been released.

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According to the investigation, the shooting stemmed from an argument with a man the victim knew.

Officials have detained at least one person in connection to the shooting.

The third shooting occurred at 3:03 a.m. on Fairburn Road in northwest Atlanta.

Police confirmed that officers located a man in his 40s who had been shot and killed. His identity has not been released.

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No suspects have been taken into custody.

Police have not said if all three shootings are connected.

The shootings all remain under investigation.

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