A late-night altercation at a store on Lakewood Avenue SE in Atlanta resulted in one person being shot in the leg, according to reports from local authorities. The incident occurred on Sunday just before midnight, when officers were dispatched to 1683 Lakewood Ave SE after receiving reports of a shooting. Atlanta Police Department's news release stated that upon arrival at the scene, they found a male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was described as alert, conscious, and breathing before being taken to an area hospital for medical treatment.
The preliminary investigation by the Atlanta Police Department suggests that the incident transpired after an attempt by the victim to escort a suspect out of the store led to a physical confrontation. "A struggle ensues and the suspect shot the victim in the leg," revealed the police department's account of events. The suspect then escaped from the scene in a white vehicle, and early indications suggest that the victim and suspect were acquaintances. As of now, the identity of the shooter remains unknown, and the law enforcement's search for the suspect is ongoing.
The Atlanta Police Department has not yet released additional details regarding the suspect or their relationship with the victim.
