Atlanta Police Department

The City of Atlanta Police Department is investigating an Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) at 3047 Lenox Rd. NE. All lanes of Lenox Road are closed in the immediate area. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes along Peachtree Street, Buford Highway, or Roxboro Road.

In the spirit of ensuring the safety of our young residents, the Atlanta Police Department is reminding you about the City’s curfew hours for children under 18 years old. 🕛 Fri. and Sat.: 12:00 am - 6:00 am 🕚 Sun. through Thurs.: 11:00 pm - 6:00 am

🚨UPDATE AS OF 2:05PM: SUSPECT HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY WITHOUT INCIDENT🚨 ADVISORY 🚨 On Saturday February 7, 2026, at approximately 7:55 AM, Atlanta police responded to a shots fired call at 2470 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE.

Here are some quick tips to help us all stay safe. Please stay off the roads if possible. If you must travel, drive cautiously and dress warmly in layers. Protect the 4 P’s: people, pets, pipes, and plants. Stay informed at atlantaga.gov and sign up for NotifyATL.

Atlanta, during severe weather, knowing who to call matters. Report outages to Georgia Power at 1-888-891-0838. Check on neighbors, stay off the roads if you can, and follow official City updates. Sign up for alerts by texting NOTIFYATL to 24639.

Atlanta, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for our area. Please stay off the roads if possible. If you must travel, drive cautiously and dress warmly in layers. Remember to protect the 4 P’s: people, pets, pipes, and plants. Stay safe and stay informed.

Officers are investigating a report of gunfire being heard near 3300 Lenox Rd NE. At this time, there are no reports of injuries or property damage. This is not an active shooter incident and there is no active incident at Lenox Square.

Officer Involved Shooting - 2045 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW

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Mayor Andre Dickens and Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum will provide an update to the media in 15–20 minutes. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for live updates.

UPDATE

MEDIA: This is still an active scene. As of right now, please avoid the area. When we establish a staging area, we will update you.

SAFETY ALERT

You're invited to a Zone 4 Townhall Meeting with APD. This is your opportunity to hear updates directly from law enforcement, ask questions, share concerns, and work together toward solutions that keep our community safe and thriving. Scan the QR code to submit any questions.

APD is rolling out new uniforms at @ATLairport & in Midtown/Downtown ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The updated design keeps APD’s signature dark blue base, now accented with a bold, internationally recognized light blue checkered pattern across the chest, sleeves, & pockets.

A new look is coming to APD! Find out more 7/28/25 at 3:00 PM. #atlgapd #OneSafeCity #MovingAtlantaForward