Man Is Shot In The Chest In Front Of His Child During A Robbery Attempt On The Atlanta Metro

A father was shot in front of his daughter on a MARTA train in Atlanta during an attempted robbery. Another passenger was grazed by a bullet. The father survived surgery and is in the ICU. MARTA Police arrived in under 8 minutes. This incident highlights safety concerns on public transit. Please be respectful and consider how we can prevent such events.

This reflects the original post's intent, clarified for accessibility. The incident occurred on May 18, 2025, near East Point Station, with the suspect still at large. MARTA reports a 40% drop in violent crime, but staffing shortages and budget issues challenge safety efforts.

"Our officers went to report of two persons shot at approximately 4:24 p.m. aboard a southbound train," said Maj. Timothy Maddox, North Precinct Commander with MARTA Police.

Maddox said witnesses and the victims told investigators that the suspect attempted to rob one or more passengers before opening fire. After the shooting, the suspect fled the station heading north. He remains at large.

Riders onboard during the incident described the chaos that followed the gunfire.