Person found shot near Georgia State MARTA station; suspect arrested, police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person was found shot near the Georgia State MARTA station in Downtown Atlanta on Friday night, according to police.

Atlanta police said the victim was alert, conscious and breathing when he was taken to the hospital.

A spokesperson for MARTA police said the agency helped Atlanta police arrest a suspect. Their identity has not been released.

“The incident did not occur on MARTA,” said the MARTA police spokesperson.

Police believe the shooting may have occurred on the 1500 block of Foote Street NE, around four miles east of the station.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.