A late-night gathering at a northwest Atlanta gas station was disrupted by gunfire that left one man wounded and prompted a police search for the assailants. The incident occurred at the Exxon on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. Authorities said that the victim, a man in his late 20s to early 30s, suffered a gunshot wound to the lower stomach.
According to the details shared by police, the man was with a group when two armed individuals opened fire. Following the shooting, the suspects fled in their car, which was later recovered by law enforcement. However, details about the vehicle or its location were withheld by police, noting that it is a part of ongoing investigation. Investigators are now turning to surveillance footage from the Exxon station and nearby businesses in the hopes of identifying those responsible for the crime.
The shooting victim was promptly transported to Gray Memorial Hospital. Atlanta News First reports that he is in stable condition but there has been no update on his prognosis. As law enforcement works to determine if the victim was specifically targeted, they have not released any information regarding a possible motive for the shooting.
With suspects still at large, Atlanta police are soliciting the public's assistance. They urge anyone with information to contact the Atlanta Police Department at 404-658-6666. For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers offers a venue at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or through their website, with the potential for a cash reward for tips leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
