A Monday evening shooting turned a stretch of Claire Drive SE in Atlanta's Lakewood Heights neighborhood into an active crime scene, briefly shutting down the street while officers moved in. Police found an injured man at the scene, and he was alert and breathing as medical personnel treated him on the roadway. With much still unclear, the Atlanta Police Department kept tight control of the scene as investigators worked.
Police response
According to FOX 5 Atlanta, a portion of Claire Drive SE near Parsons Street SE was blocked off while officers worked the case. The outlet reports that responders found the injured man "alert, conscious and breathing" before he was handed over to medical crews.
Per the Atlanta Police Department, authorities have not released the man's identity, the severity of his injuries, a description of any suspect, or any information about what triggered the gunfire. Officers say the investigation remains active as detectives collect evidence and interview witnesses.
Neighborhood context
The shooting comes in a year when Lakewood Heights has already dealt with other gun violence. A late-April incident left one person dead, underscoring ongoing safety concerns in the southeast Atlanta neighborhood. That earlier shooting happened near Jonesboro Road SE, according to Atlanta News First.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Atlanta Police Department. In an emergency, call 911. For non-emergencies, APD lists 404-658-6666 and Police Information at 404-614-6544 on its website.
