A young man was wounded in a daylight gun attack in Southwest Atlanta, authorities confirmed. The incident, which took place on McDaniel Street, sent an 18-year-old male to the hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
Officers from Atlanta Police Zone 3 were called to 898 McDaniel St. SW around 2:57 p.m. after reports of a shooting, as confirmed by Atlanta Police Department. They found the victim with a gunshot wound, conscious and breathing. He was promptly transported via ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
The Aggravated Assault Unit of the Atlanta PD is investigating the circumstances that led to the young man's injury. The crime scene buzzed with activity as investigators collected evidence and witness testimonies to piece together the events that resulted in this violent episode.
As of now, details about the suspect or suspects and the motive behind the shooting remain unclear. The authorities have not released any descriptive information on the potential perpetrator or perpetrators, leaving a community on edge as the suspect remains at large. The Atlanta PD urged anyone with information to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
