Early on the morning of June 5, a man was shot following a robbery at 1135 Oakland Lane SW. The Atlanta Police Department stated that officers arrived on the scene around 2:11 a.m. where they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound, yet conscious and communicable. He received immediate medical attention as Grady EMS took him to a local hospital for treatment, according to the department's official news release.
The preliminary investigation suggests that the victim's vehicle, along with his other belongings, were stolen by two male suspects described as wearing all black clothing. "The victim stated he did not know the suspects," the Atlanta Police Department noted. Authorities have not released additional details about the suspects at this time.
As investigators delve deeper into the events that transpired that early morning, they seek to determine the precise circumstances that led to the shooting. The Atlanta community has been alerted and the investigation continues vigorously. The department is appealing to the public for any information that may assist in capturing the assailants.
