Fight, pistol whipping, and gunfire erupt in Atmore restaurant district

Atmore police are investigating an incident that began with a physical altercation and escalated into gunfire in the city's restaurant corridor.

According to WKRG News 5, the incident unfolded at the Waffle House parking lot, where someone was reportedly pistol whipped during a fight. The situation then moved to a nearby Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen location, where the suspect allegedly discharged a firearm.

Atmore Police Department has not yet released details about injuries, arrests, or the circumstances leading to the confrontation. The investigation is ongoing.