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Federal charges filed after gun goes off in bag on MARTA bus in Sandy Springs
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · As published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The bag belonged to Guillermo Cruz Velazquez, a 53-year-old undocumented immigrant who now faces federal charges.
A shooting occurred on a MARTA bus in Sandy Springs, resulting in injuries to two people. The incident happened on July 22 and involved a handgun that discharged from a bag. The bag belonged to Guillermo Cruz Velazquez, a 53-year-old undocumented immigrant who now faces federal charges.
Velazquez and another passenger were injured in the shooting. S. Attorney and local news sources.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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