Arrest made, woman in deadly W. Peachtree St. shooting identified, police say

Police made an arrest Thursday after a woman, Breanna Woods, was killed. Douglas Hairston faces murder charges from the shooting at Twelve in Downtown Atlanta.
Published: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:23 AM EDT|Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 12:27 PM EDT
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A 30-year-old man was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting that happened Wednesday evening.

Atlanta police responded to a report of gunshots being heard at 400 W Peachtree Street NW just before 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Upon arrival, officers found 28-year-old Breanna Woods with multiple gunshot wounds. She died at the scene.

Police identified the suspect as Douglas Hairston and charged him with murder. They said the investigation is ongoing and added that the two were known acquaintances.

If you have any information regarding this shooting, contact the Atlanta Police Department or Crime Stoppers.