A late-morning walk along Laurel Avenue NW turned into a shooting scene on Saturday when someone in a passing car opened fire on a man in northwest Atlanta, police said. The victim was hit in the arm and foot but was still conscious when first responders arrived.
According to FOX 5 Atlanta, officers were called around 11:43 a.m. to the 1600 block of Laurel Avenue NW, where they found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Grady EMS took him to a local hospital for treatment, and he was described at the scene as alert, conscious and breathing.
Investigation and tips
Investigators say a dark sedan pulled up alongside the victim and someone in the rear passenger seat rolled down a window and opened fire. Police have not released a description of the shooter or the car, and the motive is still a mystery.
Detectives are asking anyone who might know something to step up. Tips can be made anonymously to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or submitted online through the Crime Stoppers page on the Atlanta Police Department website.
What investigators are looking for
Police are canvassing the neighborhood for surveillance video and witnesses and are focused on tracking down the dark sedan involved. The preliminary account indicates the vehicle pulled up next to the pedestrian and a rear passenger opened fire, leaving the man with wounds to his arm and foot, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. No arrests have been announced, and the reason for the shooting remains under investigation.
Anyone who was in the area around the time of the shooting or who may have relevant dashcam or doorbell-camera footage is urged to call Atlanta Police non-emergency at (404) 614-6544 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted online via the Atlanta Police Department site. Officers have asked residents to stay cautious while detectives continue to work the case.
