Atlanta police are investigating a Tuesday evening shooting in southwest Atlanta after officers found a woman with an apparent gunshot wound along the 600 block of University Avenue SW. She was reported to be alert, conscious and breathing at the scene. Authorities have not released the victim's age or identity.
According to WSB‑TV, officers responded to reports of a person shot near the 600 block of University Avenue SW and located the female victim when they arrived. The station reported that Channel 2 Action News was sending a photographer to the scene as police remained in the area working to figure out what led up to the gunfire.
Police Appeal For Witnesses And Footage
Atlanta Police are asking anyone who was in the area, saw what happened, or captured video to get in touch with investigators. The department's online reporting page lists the non‑emergency line at 404‑658‑6666 and Crime Stoppers at 404‑577‑TIPS for anonymous tips, per the Atlanta Police Department. Officers have not released any suspect description or information about a possible motive.
Recent Violence In Southwest Atlanta
The shooting lands in a part of southwest Atlanta that has already seen troubling gun incidents this spring and early summer. In March, a bullet shattered an Atlanta Public Schools bus window and injured two children, according to CBS Atlanta. In May, a shootout that police say involved multiple people firing at each other left a bystander hospitalized, as reported by FOX5 Atlanta. Together, those episodes highlight ongoing worries about gunfire spilling into public spaces and residential streets.
What Comes Next In The Investigation
So far, police have not released any information about suspects or arrests, and the investigation remains active. Officials say they will share updates with the public as they are able. WSB‑TV reported that Channel 2 Action News planned to bring further details from the scene, and this story will be updated as Atlanta Police release more information. Anyone with tips is urged to contact APD or Crime Stoppers using the phone numbers listed above.
