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Police: Man charged after firing shots fired at Pre-K graduation

Atlanta Police are investigating after reports of shots fired outside a graduation ceremony on Campbellton Road.

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ATLANTA — Atlanta Police are investigating after reports of shots fired outside a graduation ceremony on Campbellton Road.

Investigators tell CBS46 the incident occurred Thursday, around 11:45 a.m. in reference to dispute over the custody of a child.

At some point during the dispute, one of the parties produced a handgun and fired one time into the ground. He was later identified as 33-year-old Jatavious Sims. He was charged with discharging firearms.

There were no injuries and all parties remained on scene to speak with police.

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