Two Injured in Accidental Gunfire Incident on MARTA Bus in Sandy Springs
The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday in Sandy Springs on MARTA bus route 5. Two passengers were injured when a gun accidentally discharged at the intersection of Roswell and Glenridge roads. One victim was shot in the right leg and was reported to be in stable condition after being taken to a hospital. The second individual, described as the suspect, sustained a gunshot wound to the left forearm. Following the shooting, the suspect fled to the Church of Scientology on Roswell Road, where he was apprehended by authorities. This incident comes just a month after MARTA leaders urged state lawmakers to impose a ban on weapons on trains and buses in response to safety concerns. The agency has faced questions regarding passenger safety and has been actively addressing these issues. MARTA continues to emphasize the need for enhanced security measures as part of its commitment to passenger safety.
