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Published on April 30, 2024
Man in Critical Condition Following Daylight Shooting in Atlanta's Gresham ParkSource: Unsplash/ David von Diemar

A 26-year-old man has been left fighting for his life after a daylight shooting in Gresham Park, authorities said. The Atlanta Police Department reported to the 3000 block of Will Rogers Place yesterday around 3:48 p.m. to find the man severely wounded, suffering from multiple gunshot injuries within the confines of the wooded area.

According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the victim was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Details about what led to the shooting are unclear, and Atlanta police are keeping the investigation details private.

No suspects have been apprehended, and the motive for the attack remains unclear. "This is an active investigation," as per Atlanta News First, which continues to follow the story for any emerging details.

The area where the shooting occurred has been cordoned off as detectives scour the scene for evidence. Community members, shocked by the violence, have been left questioning the safety of their neighborhood. Appeals for witnesses and any individuals with information to come forward were made by the authorities as they worked to piece together the events that led to the near-fatal shooting.