A man was left nursing a gunshot wound following an incident at a well-known East Atlanta watering hole last night. The gunfire erupted around 11:30 p.m. at The EARL, a bar and live music venue rooted on the 488 block of Flat Shoals Avenue, an area familiar with the vibrant hum of nightlife and the steady pulse of the indie music scene.
Authorities are piecing together the chain of events that led to quickly send the injured man to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he remains in stable condition. The scene, marked by the stark tape of the law and the silent witness of multiple police units, was captured by FOX 5 Atlanta cameras as investigators conducted interviews with witnesses in an effort to shed light on the shooting's circumstances.
The bar was reportedly still open and serving patrons when the incident took place. Police sealed off the area to thoroughly probe the venue and to speak surely with potential witnesses, as noted in a report from Atlanta News First. No further details have been released about what may have precipitated the shooting.
Investigators are urging anyone with information to step forward and contact the Atlanta Police Department at 404-658-6666. Anonymous tipsters have the option to contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com, where information leading to an arrest and indictment may result in a cash reward.
