A shooting at Powder Springs Junction in Marietta has resulted in a 20-year-old man hospitalized with gunshot wounds to the leg. The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, and Marietta Police responded after receiving reports of gunfire at the shopping center located on Powder Springs Street. The victim, whose identity has not been publicly released, is expected to survive his injuries, FOX 5 Atlanta reports.
Following the shooting, investigators stayed on the scene to gather evidence and conduct interviews. Police have been examining surveillance footage from the area's businesses in hopes of piecing together the events that led to the shooting. However, to date, no suspect description has been provided, and authorities have yet to make an arrest in the case, per Atlanta News First.
Detectives at the scene worked through the early hours, placing evidence markers and taking statements from potential witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation. Police have reviewed surveillance video but have not released any footage to the public. The Marietta Police Department is urging anyone who may have information about the shooting to contact Detective Coltharp at 770-794-5371 or anonymously through the department's app or by reaching out to Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-8477.
The incident has prompted a continued search for the assailant. The Marietta Police Department reassures the community that they are diligently working on leads, but they need the public's assistance to bring the perpetrator to justice. Those with information related to the shooting are encouraged to come forward with details that could aid in the capture of the shooter, as this story develops. Check back with local media as more information becomes available.
