Two individuals sustained gunshot wounds during separate incidents over the weekend in the southwestern part of Atlanta.
In the early hours of Sunday morning, two separate shootings occurred in southwest Atlanta, causing concern among residents and authorities alike.
The first incident took place at 315 Hills Ave. SW, with Atlanta police responding to the scene at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, they found a 60-year-old man with a gunshot wound. The man was conscious and breathing at the time of the police's arrival and was transported to the hospital for treatment. The ongoing investigation into this shooting continues, with no further details about the nature of the incident released as of yet.
Just hours later, at around 1 a.m. on Sunday, a second shooting occurred in the area of 415 Fairburn Rd. SW. Atlanta police responded to the scene and found a 26-year-old man with a gunshot wound. The man was also conscious at the time of the police's arrival and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Preliminary investigations suggest that the dispute escalated to gunfire, but no further details about the nature of the verbal dispute have been released.
Thaddeus Cullins, aged 23, is the suspect in the shooting at 415 Fairburn Rd. SW. He was found at the scene of the shooting and is currently in custody with charges pending against him as investigations continue. Cullins is also suspected to be the culprit in another shooting that took place over the weekend.
The investigation into the shooting at 415 Fairburn Rd. SW is ongoing, with the Atlanta police department working diligently to gather more information and bring those responsible to justice. The 26-year-old man found with a gunshot wound at 415 Fairburn Rd. SW remains in the hospital, receiving treatment for his injuries.
The community is asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the Atlanta police department. As the investigations into these shootings continue, updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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