A shooting occurred outside the Honduran Consulate near Atlanta, Georgia, resulting in the death of a security guard and one person injured. The suspect, a Honduran national of Puerto Rican descent, was denied access by the guard and detained by authorities. Tensions between the U.S. and Honduras are rising over a future mass deportation plan.
Key Points
Security guard prevented suspect from entering the consulate
Suspect detained and identified as a Honduran national of Puerto Rican descent
Tensions between U.S. and Honduras over mass deportation plan
Pros
Unarmed security guard heroically prevented suspect from entering the consulate
Quick response from authorities led to suspect's detention
Cons
Tragic loss of life with the death of the security guard