Atlanta Grapples with Surge in Violence as Multiple Shootings Leave Four Dead and 17 Injured

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Since Wednesday, multiple shootings in Atlanta have resulted in four deaths and 17 injuries, as reported by Atlanta police. Despite a 32% decrease in killings this year compared to the same period in 2024, police Chief Darin Schierbaum emphasized the need for community collaboration to develop de-escalation skills to address violence. Recent incidents include a shooting at a restaurant on Edgewood Avenue and another in the 3000 block of Middleton Road, with ongoing investigations into the motives behind these attacks.