Bystander shot near West Lake MARTA station

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Atlanta Police investigate a shooting near the West Lake MARTA station near the intersection of Browning Street NW and West Lake Avenue SW on Sept. 25, 2023. (FOX 5)

A 46-year-old man was shot near the West Lake MARTA station on Monday afternoon, police say.

Just after 3 p.m., officers rushed to the scene near Browning Street NW and West Lake Avenue SW after a report of a shooting. Atlanta Police say officers found the man suffering a gunshot wound.

He was awake and speaking to medics at the scene.

SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene shortly before 4 p.m. and spotted the intersection blocked off. Police officers were scene scouring the area for clues.

Investigators believe the man was a bystander and not the intended target.

The APD Aggravated Assault Unit is investigating who the target was and who the shooter was as well.

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