A young man was injured in a shooting on Ralph D. Abernathy Boulevard SW in Atlanta, according to local authorities. The 19-year-old victim, who has not been publicly identified, was found with a gunshot wound to his leg on Friday at approximately 7:59 p.m. He was transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
Arriving at the scene, first responders found the victim alert and conscious despite the serious nature of his injuries, the Atlanta Police Department reported. The responding officers quickly secured the area as investigators from the Aggravated Assault Unit took charge, looking for clues and witnesses to shed light on the incident that disrupted the relative calm of the vicinity, according to the Atlanta Police Department's official news release.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under intense scrutiny. The Atlanta Police Department has urged anyone with information to come forward. With the investigation in full swing, the details of what transpired that fateful night remain scant.
The hospital confirmed the victim's injury was serious but not life-threatening. Authorities have not released updates on suspects or motives. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Atlanta Police Department.
