2nd victim dies in Atlanta park shooting; child in critical condition

Updates were not provided Monday on the conditions of the other surviving victims, two adult women and a man, but an investigator with the medical examiner’s office told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution at least one was fighting for life in a hospital. It was not clear if any were related to each other.

Any death is a tragedy, Hampton said, but it’s especially unfortunate when children are involved. A city park is no place for gun violence, he said.

“We are just asking the citizens to just find a way to resolve conflict without weapons,” the deputy chief said. “We are just asking people to step away. We are asking people to let bygones be bygones.”

Investigators are still working to determine what prompted the gunfire. It was not immediately clear how many people fired shots, and no suspect information was released.

Police are asking anyone who visited Rosa L. Burney Park on Sunday evening to come forward with information. Hampton said initial reports indicate there were large crowds attending the ballgame and there may be additional witnesses.

Tipsters can call the homicide unit at 404-546-4235 or remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.

— Staff writer Rosana Hughes contributed to this article.