Atlanta Police Department: Accidential Shooting @ Marriott Marquis Leaves Two Injured, One Arrested

Atlanta GA

05 April, 2021

4:07 PM

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Press release from the Atlanta Police Department: 04/05/2021 210950130 Preliminary Information: On 4/5/21, around 1:20 am, officers responded to 265 Peachtree Center Ave Ne in reference to a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located Mr. Laderrion Benjamin (dob 6/2000) and Ms. Amber McKenzie dob (4/94) with apparent gunshot wounds. Both were alert, conscious and breathing and transported to the hospital for treatment. Preliminary investigation indicates Mr. Benjamin was sitting down next to Ms. McKenzie at the location when his firearm accidentally discharged which resulted in both of them being struck by one round of gunfire. Mr. Benjamin was arrested and charged with reckless conduct and was transported to Grady detention.     Please keep in mind the above information is preliminary in nature and can change as the investigation progresses and new information comes to light. This press release was produced by the Atlanta Police Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.