On Monday night, a 17-year-old male was shot on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard NW following a reported altercation. Atlanta police said officers responded around 8:51 p.m. and found the victim with a gunshot wound to his right leg, and he was conscious when transported to the hospital, as reported by the Atlanta Police Department.
According to the Atlanta Police Department, the shooting began as a verbal dispute that escalated into violence. The Aggravated Assault Unit is continuing to investigate and search for the unidentified suspect.
Atlanta police continue to investigate the shooting on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard that left a teen injured. The victim is recovering, and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Atlanta Police Department.
