Two men are dead after a quadruple shooting inside a club at Underground Atlanta, according to Atlanta Police.
Investigators told FOX 5 the shooting happened 9:37 p.m. Sunday inside in "hell" portion of The Masquerade on Lower Alabama Street. The club was hosting a rap concert at the time. Police said in between the 2nd and 3rd act, a couple of patrons got rowdy and went on to the stage. This caused a another person at the show to get angry, setting off an argument. The gunman drew a pistol and shot the guys who had climbed on to the stage. He also fired towards the ground, hitting to innocent bystanders in the ankle and foot.
After the shooting took place the gunman, victims and other patrons all left the crowded club. The men who had climbed on the stage collapsed on the stairs heading outside. One of them died at the scene, the other passed away a Grady Memorial. Paramedic rushed the two injured bystanders to the hospital. At last check they were in stable condition.
The gunman hasn't been identified. Police are asking anyone who was at the show or might have information about the shooting to come forward. Detectives also planned on using club surveillance video hoping to id the shooter.
Los Angeles based rapper Cousin Stizz was headlining the show. On Twitter, he said that he was completely heartbroken by the shooting. His statement continued, "I've always called by shows family reunions because they're never anything but fun, safe, good vibes and positivity. I'm in shock and at a loss of words for the senseless violence."
The Atlanta Police Department homicide squad is working the case and authorities are continuing the investigation.
