A 19-year-old male is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times yesterday in Atlanta. The shooting occurred at approximately noon at 3645 Habersham Rd NE, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
Officers quickly responded to the scene, where they found that the victim had already been transported to a local hospital by private means. He currently remains there in critical condition, and the APD is actively working to quickly determine who is responsible for the violence. No suspects have been identified at the time, and details surrounding the motive and exact circumstances of the shooting are still being pieced together by investigators.
"Upon arrival, officers had learned a 19-year-old male sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was privately transported to the hospital where he remains in critical condition," stated the APD in their preliminary report. With the investigation ongoing, further information is expected to be released as developments occur.
The APD has not yet publicly identified the victim or any potential suspects involved in the incident. The area around Habersham Rd NE was closed off as the investigation kicked off, with detectives canvassing the neighborhood and looking to gather any useful evidence. They urge anyone with information to come forward and help to possibly bring the assailant to justice.
This incident adds to a troubling tally of gun violence cases in Atlanta, with the community reeling from the impact of such events on their sense of security and well-being. The Atlanta Police Department urges witnesses or those with relevant information to contact them or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers by visiting their website at www.atlantapd.org.
