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Published on April 29, 2024
Man Wounded in Foot Following Shooting in Atlanta, Police Seek WitnessesSource: Google Street View

Gunfire erupted on an Atlanta street last night, leaving one man wounded following a shooting incident. The Atlanta Police Department reported that officers were dispatched at around 9:32 p.m. in response to reports of a shooting at 361 17th Street NW.

Found at the scene was a 28-year-old male victim who had been shot in the foot. Despite the injury, the victim remained alert and was able to communicate with first responders before being whisked away to the hospital for medical treatment. Wounded but stable, the man was conscious and breathing when support arrived, as detailed in a preliminary statement from the police department.

No suspects have been named, and at the moment, it remains unclear what triggered the violent act.

Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward, underscoring that the information currently available is preliminary and subject to change as new evidence emerges or witnesses step forward. The Atlanta PD is withholding further details until more can be confirmed in what promises to be a thorough and on-going investigation.