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1 person killed, 4 wounded in shooting near Atlanta hospital, suspect on loose: police

One person was killed and four others wounded in a shooting near an Atlanta hospital on Wednesday, police said.

The suspect in the shooting was captured on security video inside a building but remained on the loose Wednesday afternoon. Police shared photos of the man on Twitter.

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The shooting occurred on the same block as Northside Hospital Midtown. The building was placed on lockdown, according to multiple reports.

The shooting suspect was captured on security cameras inside a building.

The four wounded victims were hospitalized for treatment of their wounds, police said. The fifth victim was pronounced dead on the scene.

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“Officers are actively searching for the suspect and any other victims,” the Atlanta Police Department said on Twitter. “The suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous and should not be approached.”

Neither the suspect nor the victims have been publicly identified.

With News Wire Services

This is a developing story.


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