An argument over a gaming machine at a northwest Atlanta corner store spiraled into gunfire Friday evening, leaving one man with a graze wound, according to police.
The shooting broke out just after 6:30 p.m. at the Pic 'n' Pay Food Mart at Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW and Regina Drive NW. Officers found the injured man outside the store with a graze wound, and medics took him to a local hospital. Police said he was conscious and speaking at the time. Investigators have not released a description of the shooter, and the case remains open.
According to FOX 5 Atlanta, investigators said the confrontation started at one of the store’s gaming machines and escalated until shots were fired. The station reported that officers saw the victim running around the exterior of the store before medics arrived. As of Friday night, FOX 5 Atlanta also reported police had not confirmed any arrests or provided a further medical update.
Police Seek Witnesses
Atlanta police are asking anyone who saw what happened, or who has video of the incident, to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to the Atlanta Police Department's Crime Stoppers program via Crime Stoppers or by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477).
Hollowell Parkway’s Violent Track Record
The stretch of Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway has seen frequent police responses and gunfire in recent years, a pattern local outlets have documented. One outlet reported a separate shooting on the corridor in April, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution detailed a 2022 crossbow attack outside the same Pic N Pay location. Together, those incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns along the corridor.
As of Friday night, officials had not released any new information about the man’s condition or whether a firearm was recovered at the scene, FOX 5 Atlanta reported. Investigators continue to urge anyone with information to contact Atlanta police or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS.
