ATLANTA — A fatal double shooting investigation on I-85 in Midtown has shut down all southbound lanes, according to reports.
Reports from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s traffic camera network and other traffic video show that all lanes are closed between Lindbergh Drive and the I-85/I-75 junctions, as well as the southbound Buford Highway on-ramp.
Fulton Co.: Heads up, Avoid I-85 SB/ITP before I-75 due to police activity. All lanes are shut down. Use alt route. #fox5atl pic.twitter.com/MKGHtwsrC8
— SKYFOX Traffic (@SKYFOXTraffic) February 10, 2021
Atlanta Police responded to a reported shooting on I-85 around 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, according to reports. Fox 5 Atlanta News is reporting that police are investigating the incident that left one person shot in the head and found dead in the road, and another gunshot victim injured.
#BREAKING: All lanes on I-85 SB are shutdown near the I-75 exit ramp. Atlanta Police confirm two people were shot, one of which died from a gunshot wound to the head. Live report ahead on @GoodDayAtlanta. pic.twitter.com/Stg4BBjkh3
— Natalie Fultz FOX 5 (@NatalieFFOX5) February 10, 2021
This is an ongoing investigation.
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