A 55-year-old woman was left injured following a shooting last night at 875 Smith Street SW, the Atlanta Police Department reports. The woman, who was hit in the right buttock by a bullet, was able to stay alert and coherent until medical assistance arrived. EMS swiftly transported her to a local hospital, where she received treatment for her injuries.
The shooting, which took place roughly before 7 PM, saw the Atlanta Police Department rush to the scene after receiving a distress call. According to the details provided by the official police statement, the victim was walking on McDaniel Street when she was suddenly, and seemingly randomly, struck by gunfire that was discharged by an unidentified assailant or assailants. The officers from the Aggravated Assault Unit are trying to piece together what occurred.
The incident prompted an active and ongoing investigation, spearheaded by the Aggravated Assault Unit, which arrived at the scene shortly after the officers. As detectives comb through the details surrounding the unexpected act of violence, they have yet to identify either a suspect or a motive behind the shooting.
The Atlanta Police are now reaching out to the community, soliciting any information that might help to more quickly apprehend the culprit or culprits responsible for this crime. The Department has been active in encouraging residents to come forward with any tip-offs that might potentially lead to resolve this case.
