By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-10-29 20:26:16 | Updated at 2024-11-05 03:50:10
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Terrifying footage showed a masked gunman firing from a high floor balcony of Atlanta's luxurious Four Seasons hotel.
The unidentified shooter, who was wearing a pale-colored rubber mask, blasted a round of rapid fire towards people filming him from another balcony Tuesday afternoon.
A man and a woman stood filming him from the apparent safety of their high-rise apartment a few blocks away, watching in surprise as the shooter hurled furniture off the balcony.
But things took a dark turn when he whipped out a gun and began firing it towards them. The clip ended rapidly - likely as the people in the apartment ducked for cover, but shots could be heard ricocheting close to them.
This is the moment a masked man hurled items off the balcony of Atlanta's Four Seasons Hotel on Tuesday afternoon, before opening fire
Police and SWAT teams rushed to the five-star hotel after a man pulled a gun on someone on a high floor inside the hotel, according to WSBTV.
It is unclear what prompted the shooting and if anyone has been injured or killed.
Authorities have issued a shelter in place order, asking those nearby to avoid any windows and rooms facing the area.
Reporters on the ground in the Georgia city say they have heard several gunshots.
A SWAT officer is seen at the Four Seasons during Tuesday afternoon's shooting at the hotel
Due to the incident several roads surrounding the hotel have been closed off for now while the situation remains ongoing.
Fox5 reported that shortly after 3:30pm all media at the scene were asked to clear the area.
Journalist Cody Alcorn with 11Alive shared footage showing sniper teams in the area, after also reporting shots being fired.
Atlanta News First reported that officers had been responding to a 'demented person' call.
Officials said in a statement: 'Officers are investigating a person armed at 75 14th St NE. Please shelter in place or stay out the area.
'Citizens within site of the Four Seasons Hotel are advised to avoid any windows and rooms facing the area. Units have set up a perimeter to safely investigate the matter.'
This is a breaking news story.
