28-year-old shot in Buckhead; Atlanta police search for shooters
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was shot several times off of 26th Street in Buckhead. (FOX 5)
ATLANTA - A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot during an argument late Wednesday night in Buckhead, according to police.
What we know:
Officers responded to a call about a person shot around 11:43 p.m. Wednesday at 10 26th St NW, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
When police arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim was alert, conscious and breathing when Grady EMS paramedics transported him to a local hospital. He was last reported to be in stable condition.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim got into a verbal dispute with two suspects.
During the argument, one of the suspects pulled out a gun and fired several shots, hitting the victim.
Investigators said the two suspects ran from the scene and fled in a black Chevrolet with Georgia license plate DFS5484.
Detectives are continuing to comb through evidence and follow leads to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
What we don't know:
Police have not released the identity of the victim or detailed descriptions of the two suspects involved in the shooting. Investigators have not yet confirmed what started the verbal dispute.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered directly from official statements provided by the Atlanta Police Department.