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'This is our backyard': Witness recalls ducking for cover during Beltline gunfire
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Annie Mapp , as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident is currently under investigation by police. A shooting occurred on Saturday night, prompting several people to seek safety.
A shooting occurred on Saturday night, prompting several people to seek safety. The incident is currently under investigation by police.
Details of the shooting are limited, but it is known that people in the area had to take cover. A witness recalled having to duck for cover during the gunfire.
Further information about the incident can be found through the source, which is investigating the shooting and its aftermath. The source reports that the incident happened on the Beltline, but few other details are available.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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