An early morning burst of gunfire just off Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward put a 29-year-old man in the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds, according to police. He was taken from the scene by ambulance and is now listed in critical but stable condition as officers work to piece together what happened.
According to 11Alive, officers responded to calls about a person shot at 663 Boulevard NE and found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The outlet reports he was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition. Police told the station they have not announced any arrests and that the investigation is ongoing.
Where it happened
The shooting at 663 Boulevard NE unfolded in the Old Fourth Ward, near the BeltLine and Ponce City Market, a stretch that usually draws joggers, dog walkers, and shoppers rather than crime scene tape. The neighborhood has seen periodic gun violence in recent years, with previous incidents covered by WSB-TV and FOX5 Atlanta.
Police ask for tips
Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area or has information about the shooting to contact the Atlanta Police Department. According to the Atlanta Police Department, the non-emergency number is 404-614-6544, and tips can also be submitted through its online portal.
