A fatal shooting late Saturday night left one adult dead and a second victim injured. The gunfire brought an abrupt and chaotic end to Atlanta’s 404 Day festival. Massive police units swarmed Piedmont Park in Midtown as panicked attendees fled the area.
The violence erupted near the park’s pond shortly after the cultural celebration concluded. Atlanta Police Department units converged on the green space just after midnight. A crime scene investigation van and a Fulton County Medical Examiner’s vehicle arrived at approximately 12:30 a.m. local time. K9 units flanked the perimeter.
Authorities immediately locked down the area. Multiple entrances were secured. Police blocked access near 10th Street, 14th Street, Charles Allen Drive, and the Shake Shack restaurant, according to a detailed report from the scene.
Police logged the most recent development regarding the fatal shooting at 12:28 a.m. EDT on Sunday. At least one adult was confirmed dead at the scene. A second victim sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Several local stations reported the injured victim is a juvenile.
Social media posts depicted attendees scattering in terror as the gunfire broke out. Authorities shut down all remaining activities and cordoned off neighboring streets to secure the area. The sudden violence dominated breaking news feeds early Sunday.
🚨#BREAKING: Shots fired at 404 Day event in Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA.
Multiple people seen running for cover. At least 1 confirmed dead, several injured. Suspect still at large. Heavy police presence on site.
📌#Atlanta #Georgia pic.twitter.com/E2d6awDdvC
— C A N N Y B U S S (@cannybuss) April 5, 2026