EAST POINT, Ga. — Two teens were killed and a third one was hurt in a shooting in broad daylight late Tuesday afternoon.
The shooting took place only blocks away from the East Point Police Department just before 4:30 p.m., police said.
Police tell 11Alive one of the teens was killed at the scene, the second teen died at a local hospital. Police said they believe the two victims were both 17 years old.
The third victim checked himself into Grady Memorial Hospital in downtown Atlanta. Police said they believe he was also a teenager. They said they believe the shooter and victims all knew each other.
Officers said a large fight broke out moments before the shooting occurred near the foot bridge on Main Street, near the East Point MARTA station.
After the gunfire occurred, everyone scattered, police said.
"We are in contact with MARTA, and we're advised they do have surveillance we're going to take a look at," said Capt. Allyn Glover from the East Point Police Department. "And, there are (other) surveillance in the area we're going to be taking a look at as well."
Investigators are interviewing several witnesses to the incident.
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