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Atlanta Beltline shooting leaves one person injured; no word on shooter

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  December 31, 2025 4:37pm EST
SW Atlanta
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SKYFOX 5 captures investigators at the scene of a shooting along the Westside Trail and adjacent roadway in southwest Atlanta on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. (FOX 5)

The Brief

    • A shooting occurred Wednesday afternoon along the Westside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline in southwest Atlanta.
    • The victim remained alert and was able to speak with medics following the shooting.
    • No suspects are currently in custody, and investigators have not yet released a description or motive.

ATLANTA - An 18-year-old man is hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday afternoon along the Atlanta Beltline in southwest Atlanta. 

What we know:

The shooting happened around 3 p.m. along the Westside Trail near Westview Drive SW and Langhorn Street SW. 

According to the Atlanta Police Department, the victim was alert and talking to medics. 

SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene around 4 p.m. to find police tape around a section of the Beltline and the adjacent roadway.

Investigators say the man was standing outside near the intersection when he was shot. 

What we don't know:

Investigators have not yet released a motive for the shooting or a description of any potential suspects. 

Police did not immediately say if anyone was in custody or if the victim and shooter knew each other. 

The identity of the wounded individual has not been made public pending notification of family.

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

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