Atlanta Police Department officers were dispatched to an address at 1953 Lakewood Avenue SE on Sunday, following a report of an altercation that took place just before 8 PM. According to the official statement, there was a confrontation between a 21-year-old woman and a man, as yet unidentified, which resulted in the woman sustaining a head injury. First responders found her conscious and breathing, and she was quickly transported to a local hospital. The announcement from Atlanta PD detailed that the victim was alert upon their arrival.
While the initial report did not offer specifics about the origin of the dispute or the nature of the victim's injuries, the case has drawn the attention of the Aggravated Assault Unit. Investigators were on the scene almost as soon as officers had secured it. Witnesses or individuals with any knowledge about the incident are being urged to come forward.
No description of the assailant has been released. The Atlanta Police Department has asked that anyone with information contact the Aggravated Assault Unit, or to submit an anonymous tip via Crime Stoppers. "Investigators with the Aggravated Assault Unit responded to the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident," states the Atlanta Police Department. The investigation, as noted by authorities, remains active, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
