Fight ends in shooting of 4 students at Atlanta high school

8 month ago

Atlanta news, Georgia news.

Four students were shot and injured at an Atlanta high school Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

Shots were fired from an “unknown vehicle” at the lower campus parking lot during a fight at Benjamin E. Mays High School at around 4 p.m.

The victims were identified as three 17-year-olds and an 18-year-old. Three people were taken into custody.

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  • “Our hearts go out to these families,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, who is also an alumnus of the school.

    “We want to make sure that everyone knows that the youth and their safety is our top priority,”

    “I’m shocked and heartbroken. I feel sorry for the young that have been impacted by this.”