Chaos erupted at a local Chevron gas station when a 27-year-old man was shot in the leg Monday evening, officials said. The Atlanta Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 6:50PM at the station located at 2656 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW. Upon arrival, the first responders found the victim with a gunshot wound to his right leg, according to a statement released by the department.
The injured male was coherent and was swiftly transported to a local hospital for treatment, the authority confirmed. Investigators from the Aggravated Assault Unit were called to the scene to delve into the incident. The station's surroundings were cordoned off while detectives combed for clues on what escalated the violent episode.
While the investigation remains in the preliminary stages, no suspects have been named, and the motives behind the shooting are still unidentified. The Atlanta Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in resolving the case.
The department remains tight-lipped regarding further details of the shooting as the investigation is ongoing.
