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On April 4, 2026, at approximately 9:03 p.m., Atlanta Police Zone 5 officers responded to a report of gunfire inside Piedmont Park. Upon arrival, officers located two female victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Responding medical personnel pronounced one female deceased at the scene. The second victim, a 15-year-old, was alert, conscious, and breathing, and was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. Earlier in the evening, a permitted festival concluded on the opposite side of the park at approximately 7:45 p.m. At this time, there is no information indicating that the shooting is connected to that event. Preliminary investigation indicates the incident stemmed from an unpermitted gathering that occurred near the far west end of the park. Investigators with the Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are working to determine the specific circumstances surrounding the incident.