ATLANTA — We know now more about a shooting after a reunion event in Atlanta's Mechanicsville neighborhood over the weekend.
Atlanta Police confirm five people were shot--two teen boys, one teen girl, and two women. A 32-year-old woman remains in the hospital.
On Sunday, Mechanicsville community leaders called for Atlanta city leaders to pass legislation limiting celebrations similar to this past weekend's event. Large events have a history of ending like this.
On Monday, there was a Public Safety Committee meeting.
Several social media posts spread rumors that 100 shots rang off in the Mechanicsville community Saturday. A spokesperson for Atlanta Police told the committee that over 90 shell casings were recovered. Police are still searching for the shooter. APD is planning a press conference, however, there wasn't much else discussed at the meeting.
Councilman Michael Julian Bond said he was disturbed to learn more.
"We want people to feel safe in Atlanta, regardless of where they live, regardless of what event they are attending. And so, we are going to do everything in our power to make sure people can gather safely," Bond said.
11Alive's Tresia Bowles brought the Mechanicsville Civic Association's idea of a curfew on large events to Bond. Bond said while it's possible, there are a few more factors to consider.
"Whether or not we need to take an official action is debatable because that may be something that probably needs to be tweaked based on what the event is," Bond said.
Bond said the council will likely discuss it over the next few weeks.
11Alive reached out to the organizers of the event several times. We were directed back to a statement they released on Sunday:
Atlanta Police investigators are asking the community to talk so they can find out who those individuals are.
Bond said neighbors had already heard there was going to be trouble before the shooting. So, if you see something, say something.
"Don't assume that we know something. Tell us. And that's not snitching," Bond continued. "That's keeping people safe."
Bond added that he doesn't want to see historical events like Mechanicsville Day go away, which he's gone to in the past, but safety comes first.
"If we can't keep people safe, then we can't hold these types of events in Atlanta. And that hurts all of us," Bond said.
The Mechanicsville community is holding a safety meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Mechanicsville Library community room.
Organizers are also holding a peace rally Wednesday on Windsor Street at 6:30 p.m. They said they're continuing to provide support to the families impacted by the shooting.