Atlanta Police Department: 5/15/21 3 Males Shot 2591 Piedmont Rd NE

Atlanta GA

16 May, 2021

4:05 PM

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Press release from the Atlanta Police Department: 05/15/2021 #211351614 Update:  The actual incident location is The Peninsula Apartments located at 2591 Piedmont Rd NE. The suspect vehicle appears to be dark in color. Officers still working on obtaining make/model and  tag information at this time. The victims were transported to the hospital in stable condition. They are identified as: Richard Sweeley (DOB 3/1950) Volcan Topalli  (DOB 1/66) Andre Bourdages (DOB 1/99)   The investigation continues.  Previously Released:  Preliminary Information: On 5/15/21 around 7:45 pm, officers responded to 2525 Piedmont Rd NE in reference to 3 males shot. Upon arrival, officers located three adult males who sustained gunshot wounds. The victims were alert, conscious and breathing and transported to the hospital in stable condition. Preliminary investigation indicates the shooting occurred during a dispute between a large group of people attending a pool party at the location. The dispute escalated into to the lobby and then outside of the apartment complex which resulted in the shooting. Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation continues.   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.