A woman was shot in the leg last night in a residence on Moury Avenue SW. The incident occurred at approximately 10:49PM at 177 Moury Avenue SW when the female victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was suddenly pierced by a bullet from outside her home, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

The Atlanta Police reported that upon their arrival, they found the victim alert, conscious, and breathing despite her injury. She was subsequently rushed to the hospital, where she is currently receiving treatment as of the latest updates. Investigators from the Aggravated Assault Unit were quickly on the scene to piece together what had transpired and to determine who was responsible for the violent act.

Though initial findings suggest the woman was an unfortunate victim of gunfire aimed at the residence she occupied, details surrounding the shooter and their motivations remain sparse. Law enforcement officials have not yet released information on potential suspects or whether the woman might have been the intended target.

The investigation is still in its early stages, with officers gathering evidence and calling on witnesses to come forward with any information that could lead to an apprehension. Detectives are urging anyone with knowledge of this incident to speak up, stated an Atlanta PD spokesperson in the aftermath of the shooting, promising that any information could be vital in apprehending the person or persons responsible and restoring a sense of peace to the shaken neighborhood.

The Atlanta Police Department is asking the public's assistance and has asked anyone with information to call the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at (404) 577-TIPS (8477).