Two people were injured in an accidental double shooting on a MARTA bus late Wednesday night, July 22, 2026, in Sandy Springs.
Incident Details
The Cause: A male passenger carrying a gun accidentally discharged the weapon while riding the bus.
The Injuries: The single bullet traveled through the male suspect’s arm and hit a female passenger in the knee. Both victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Location: The incident occurred in the 5000 block of Roswell Road near Glenridge Drive.
The Arrest: Following the gunfire, the male suspect fled the bus on foot. Sandy Springs Police tracked him down and arrested him behind a nearby church. He is currently facing criminal charges.
Bus Status: There were fewer than 10 passengers on board at the time, and no other injuries were reported.
MARTA Police are spearheading the ongoing investigation alongside Sandy Springs police.
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