A Thursday afternoon turned chaotic at a northwest Atlanta apartment complex when a man was shot several times in the leg, prompting a police investigation and fresh concerns about violence in the area. Officers arrived to find the victim alert, conscious and breathing. No arrests have been announced, and what led up to the shooting is still a mystery.
Where police responded
Officers were called to 1991 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. NW - the address of the Residences at Westview Apartments - at about 1:15 p.m., according to Atlanta News First. The outlet reports the victim had been shot multiple times in the leg and was still alert and breathing when first responders reached him. Police have not released any information about a possible suspect or motive.
About the property
Residences at Westview is a 60‑unit mix of apartments and rental townhomes developed by Gorman & Company and was marketed as largely affordable housing when leasing began, according to Urbanize Atlanta. The complex sits along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive near Westview Cemetery and Interstate 20 and includes amenities such as a playground and a community room.
Recent incidents at NW apartment complexes
The shooting is the latest violent incident reported at northwest Atlanta apartment communities this spring. On June 5, a large street fight at Park West Apartments left two teenagers with non-fatal gunshot wounds, as detailed in Hoodline's coverage of two teens hit in Park West brawl. In case after case, investigators have urged witnesses to come forward to help them piece together what happened.
Police did not immediately release suspect information in the Westview shooting, and Atlanta News First described the report as a developing story while reporters worked to gather more details. This article will be updated as additional information becomes available.
