Two men are recovering from gunshot wounds after an incident at a Southwest Atlanta motorcycle repair shop over the weekend. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating the shooting, which occurred Saturday afternoon on the 600 block of Whitehall Street. FOX 5 Atlanta reported that the victims, aged 25 and 19, were shot in the ankles.
The police responded to the scene after being alerted around 6 p.m. near Memorial Drive. A witness directed officers to the location of the shooting near the intersection of Whitehall Street and McDaniel Street. Upon arrival, authorities found the two men, each suffering from ankle injuries. WSBTV reported that emergency medical services transported them to a local hospital, where they are expected to survive.
Investigators from the Atlanta Police Department's Aggravated Assault Unit are working to gather information about the shooting. They believe the incident took place at 689 Whitehall Street SW, but the motive remains unclear. No updates have been provided about potential suspects or the circumstances leading to the shooting.
The identities of the two men have not been disclosed, and the investigation is ongoing. The Atlanta Police Department is seeking assistance from the public. Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact authorities.
