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Woman in critical condition after shooting near MARTA bus stop
By Alex Jones at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
A woman is fighting for her life in the hospital after being shot near a bus stop in DeKalb County on Thursday afternoon.Officers responded to the area of Memorial Dr. and Covington Hwy. When they arrived, they found a woman believed to be in her mid-40s suffering from a gunshot wound. She was ru...
Key takeaway [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Channel 2 Action News found officers centering their investigation around a MARTA bus stop.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The shooting near the MARTA bus stop on Memorial Dr. and Covington Hwy. raises concerns about public safety in areas surrounding public transportation hubs. As the investigation unfolds, residents in DeKalb County and neighboring Atlanta will be watching to see how this incident affects the overall crime strategy in the region. The fact that MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher confirmed the shooting did not occur at the bus stop, but the suspect was later arrested at the Five Points Station, suggests a coordinated effort between local and transit authorities to address violence. This collaboration will be crucial in preventing similar incidents and ensuring the safety of commuters who rely on MARTA services. The community will likely be looking for more information on the circumstances leading up to the shooting and how law enforcement plans to enhance security measures in these areas.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A woman is fighting for her life in the hospital after being shot near a bus stop in DeKalb County on Thursday afternoon.Officers responded to the area of Memorial Dr. and Covington Hwy. When they arrived, they found a woman believed to be in her mid-40s suffering from a gunshot wound. She was ru...
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