An off-duty Atlanta police officer shot a gunman who opened fire in a food court, injuring three people. The victims are in stable condition. The suspect, a convicted felon, was arrested 11 times and should not have had a gun. The incident took place at Peachtree Center in downtown Atlanta.
Key Points
Off-duty officer wounded the suspect, preventing further harm
Victims were a 47-year-old man, a 69-year-old woman, and a 70-year-old woman
Incident took place at Peachtree Center in downtown Atlanta
Pros
Off-duty police officer successfully stopped the gunman
Victims are in stable condition
Cons
The suspect, a convicted felon, should not have had a gun