Man ambushed, shot while picking up late-night snack

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Police are looking for two people who ambushed a man grabbing a late-night snack in southwest Atlanta. 

The incident happened about 11 p.m. Sunday. Investigators said a man was coming out of a seafood restaurant on Pryor Road when he was confronted by two gunmen. 

Both gunmen started shooting, and the victim managed to make it to his vehicle and sped away. The victim drove a short distance before pulling over and calling the police for help. 

The victim was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he is being treated for gunshot wounds to the hand, groin, and abdomen. 

Atlanta police have released photos of a suspect believed to be connected to the shooting. The images show the male suspect wearing a black T-shirt with white stars around the neckline. The suspected vehicle involved is a silver mid-2000's Pontiac G6.

Investigators are still searching for a motive.

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