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24-year-old man shot in northwest Atlanta, drives self to hospital

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  May 14, 2025 11:20pm EDT
NW Atlanta
FOX 5 Atlanta

The Brief

    • A 24-year-old man was shot in the back and leg in northwest Atlanta and is recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital.
    • The shooting occurred at 2005 Lois Place NW, and the victim transported himself to the hospital.
    • Atlanta police's Aggravated Assault Unit is investigating the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.

ATLANTA - A 24-year-old man is recovering after being shot in the back and leg Wednesday evening in northwest Atlanta, authorities said.

What we know:

Atlanta police said officers responded to Grady Memorial Hospital around 8:21 p.m. after receiving a report of a gunshot victim. When they arrived, they found the man alert, conscious, and breathing as he was being treated by medical staff.

According to investigators, the shooting occurred in the area of 2005 Lois Place NW. Police said the man transported himself to the hospital for treatment.

What we don't know:

The name of the man has not been released.

No details on the shooter have been released.

Detectives with the department’s Aggravated Assault Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

The Source: The Atlanta Police Department provided the details for this article.

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