Armed thugs struck early Wednesday, mugging two men at gunpoint as they left an Atlanta establishment. The Atlanta Police Department reports that the incident occurred at approximately 3:12 a.m. at 990 Piedmont Ave NE.
After receiving an emergency call, officers quickly responded to the scene of the crime. Two male victims recounted their harrowing early-morning encounter with a pair of gun-wielding assailants. According to the victims, freshly exiting a late-night haunt, the perpetrators wasted no time in brandishing firearms and demanding valuables. They were relieved of their cellphones and a car key set by the robbers, then fleeing on foot with their newfound loot.
During the robbery, one of the victims was struck over the head with a firearm, resulting in a minor injury that necessitated transport to Grady hospital. The victim is currently reported to be in stable condition, as per the Atlanta Police Department.
The search for the suspects is vigorous and ongoing, leaving no stone unturned by the Atlanta PD to bring these brazen criminals to justice. Descriptions of the assailants have been sparse, but they are noted to have fled on foot, and law enforcement is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspects. Details surrounding the attack are still emerging, and the authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward.
