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Suspect arrested after woman found shot sitting at MARTA bus stop
By WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
A woman remains hospitalized after being shot at a bus stop, and the suspected gunwoman has been arrested, according to DeKalb County police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Officers responded just before 5 p.m. Thursday to a report of a person shot in the 4000 block of M...
Key takeaway [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Officers responded just before 5 p.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The arrest of Kyla Ward in connection with the shooting of a woman at a bus stop on Memorial Drive raises concerns about public safety in DeKalb County. The fact that the suspect was able to flee the scene by boarding a MARTA bus and travel to downtown Atlanta before being apprehended highlights the challenges of coordinating law enforcement efforts across jurisdictional boundaries. The collaboration between DeKalb County police and MARTA Police that led to Ward's arrest is a positive example of interagency cooperation, but the incident also underscores the need for continued vigilance and communication between local law enforcement agencies to prevent and respond to violent crimes. As the investigation into the shooting continues, residents of DeKalb County and users of the MARTA system will be watching to see what measures are taken to enhance safety and security in public spaces.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A woman remains hospitalized after being shot at a bus stop, and the suspected gunwoman has been arrested, according to DeKalb County police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Officers responded just before 5 p.m. Thursday to a report of a person shot in the 4000 block of M...
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