An early morning shooting in Atlanta has left a man in critical condition after he was reportedly shot while entering an unattended car. The incident unfolded in the pre-dawn shadows at approximately 1:38 a.m. at 2716 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW, according to the Atlanta Police Department's official statement.
Upon responding to the emergency call, Atlanta police officers discovered the male victim with a gunshot wound. Grady EMS was swiftly on the scene to provide medical assistance and whisk the victim to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Investigators are now painstakingly attempting to piece together the exact circumstances of the shooting as the area around MLK Jr. Dr. is combed for clues.
The Atlanta Police Department has not yet released the identity of the victim or any suspects related to the shooting. It is unclear if the victim was targeted or if this was a random act of violence. As the investigation is currently active, authorities are calling for anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist in apprehending the perpetrator.
