Man Shot In The Leg At MARTA Bankhead Train Station: Victim Transported To The Hospital, Suspect(s) On The Loose

A manhunt is underway after a man was shot late Sunday evening outside the MARTA Bankhead Station, sparking a heavy police response in northwest Atlanta.

Late-Evening Gunfire Sends Victim To The Hospital

According to MARTA Transit Police, officers responded to emergency calls regarding gunfire near the transit station on September 27, 2026. Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower leg and knee area.

Paramedics treated the victim at the scene before transporting him to a local hospital. Authorities stated his injuries appear to be non-life-threatening, and he is currently in stable condition.

Active Investigation & Suspect Hunt

The area surrounding the station was quickly cordoned off with police tape as investigators collected ballistic evidence and reviewed transit security footage. Officials have confirmed that the shooting took place just outside the station’s main perimeter.

MARTA police have not yet released a description of the shooter(s) or any potential suspects, and no arrests have been made. Investigators are working to determine what led up to the violence and whether the victim and the shooter knew each other.

According to WSB-TV, the victim had been engaged in an argument with a group of young people prior to the shooting.

Train services experienced minor delays immediately following the incident as police secured the platform, but normal operations have since resumed.