1 Killed, 4 Wounded in Shooting at Atlanta Hospital, as 'Armed and Dangerous' Suspect Remains at Large

A manhunt is underway for the gunman allegedly responsible for killing at least one person and injuring four others during a mass shooting at an Atlanta hospital Wednesday.Just after 12:40 p.m. local time, Atlanta police announced they were responding to an active shooter situation at Northside Hospital on W. Peachtree St., between 12th and 13th Streets.Police say the suspect, identified as24-year-old Deion Patterson, is considered “armed and dangerous.“Atlanta shooting gunman.Atlanta Police Department/TwitterWant to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.According toCNN, citing a police source, Patterson, who is said to have a military background, was with his mother at an appointment at the medical center when he allegedly grew agitated and opened fire.Atlanta shooting gunman.Atlanta Police Department/TwitterThe reason for the appointment was not released.The source told CNN that Patterson’s mother was uninjured in the shooting and is cooperating with investigators, according to the outlet.The identities and ages of the victims have been withheld. People in the area are asked to shelter in place.Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call 911.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

A manhunt is underway for the gunman allegedly responsible for killing at least one person and injuring four others during a mass shooting at an Atlanta hospital Wednesday.

Just after 12:40 p.m. local time, Atlanta police announced they were responding to an active shooter situation at Northside Hospital on W. Peachtree St., between 12th and 13th Streets.

Police say the suspect, identified as24-year-old Deion Patterson, is considered “armed and dangerous.”

Atlanta shooting gunman.Atlanta Police Department/Twitter

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According toCNN, citing a police source, Patterson, who is said to have a military background, was with his mother at an appointment at the medical center when he allegedly grew agitated and opened fire.

The reason for the appointment was not released.

The source told CNN that Patterson’s mother was uninjured in the shooting and is cooperating with investigators, according to the outlet.

The identities and ages of the victims have been withheld. People in the area are asked to shelter in place.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call 911.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

source: people.com