Downtown Atlanta Food Court Shooting: Quick-Thinking Officer Prevents Further Tragedy

A gunman shot three people at a food court in downtown Atlanta's Peachtree Center before being shot by an off-duty police officer. All four individuals, including the suspect, are expected to survive. The quick response by the officer, praised by Mayor Andre Dickens, prevented further casualties.

A gunman shot three people at a downtown Atlanta food court before being subdued by an off-duty police officer on Tuesday afternoon, authorities reported.

All four shot victims, including the suspect, are expected to survive, according to Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum.

Mayor Andre Dickens lauded the officer for his swift actions, saying, "Had he not been there, things could have gotten worse."

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