Man shot outside friend's home in Atlanta, shooter on the run

A man is recovering in the hospital after an overnight shooting in Atlanta.

Police said the 46-year-old victim was shot in his abdomen just outside his friend's home in the 2500 block of Elliott Street NW at around 1:56 a.m. Sunday.

Before authorities could arrive to the scene, they say the shooter ran away. The victim was rushed to the hospital.

Atlanta detectives are still investigating what led to the incident.

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