A chaotic scene unraveled on an Atlanta street when a man was shot and left with a broken ankle as he fled from gunfire on Saturday night, as FOX 5 Atlanta reports. The incident occurred on Gun Club Road NW at approximately 10:17 p.m., where the victim, upon hearing a series of gunshots, made a desperate attempt to escape, only to be wounded and sustain a significant injury in the process.
According to the FOX 5 Atlanta account of the aftermath, police arrived finding the man with a gunshot wound to his leg; he had also, amid his rapid flight, tragically broke his ankle. Hospitalized for his multiple injuries, the man conveyed to authorities that while he heard the gunfire, he failed to catch a glimpse of the assailant in the mayhem that ensued.
While emergency responders transported the victim to a nearby medical facility for treatment, details regarding the individual responsible for the shooting remains shrouded in mystery. As of now, officials have not released any description of the suspect and continue their investigation into the night's violent events.
