Man breaks ankle running from gunfire in Atlanta, police say

ATLANTA - A man was not only shot, but reportedly broke his ankle trying to get away in Atlanta Saturday night.

It happened at around 10:17 p.m. on Gun Club Road NW.

The victim told police he heard several gunshots in the area and tried to make a run for it. During his escape, he somehow broke his ankle and realized one of the bullets hit him.

He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

There has been no word on the shooter.

This is an ongoing investigation.