ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department said it is investigating incidents impacting the LGBTQ+ community.

On Thursday, APD tweeted that it is “actively investigating” three violent crimes involving transgender women this year. A statement from APD expressed awareness of the violence that black and brown transgender women face.

“While these individual incidents are not related, we are very aware of the epidemic-level violence that black and brown transgender women face in America,” the statement mentions.

In the statement, APD highlighted the most recent incidents with updated information.

One shooting happened on the night of Jan. 9, where a woman was shot on Highland Ave and taken to the hospital in critical condition. Investigators said the shooting resulted from a dispute between the victim and a male suspect.

Another shooting happened weeks ago, on Apr. 11, where a transgender woman was fatally shot on Fairburn Road. That shooting was also a result of a dispute, according to investigators.

The third shooting APD is actively investigating happened earlier this week on Apr. 18. Police said a woman was shot to death on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW.

APD said investigators had not found any indication these victims were targeted for being transgender or members of the LBGTQ+ community.

APD said the department’s LBGTQ+ Liaison is aware of and monitoring the investigations and working with the Mayor’s Division of LGBTQ+ Affairs on the cases.

CrimeStoppers is offering up to $2,000 in reward money for information on the cases that may lead to an arrest of suspects. You can submit tips and information online or by calling 404-577-8477.

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