Gunfire at Atlantic Station leaves 28-year-old man hospitalized

A fight inside an Atlantic Station business escalated into gunfire early Saturday morning, leaving one man injured and prompting a massive police investigation. 

What we know:

It happened around 2:20 a.m. at 261 19th Street NW. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers arrived and did not find a victim, but they began to speak with witnesses, comb the scene for evidence and review surveillance videos in Atlantic Station. 

Investigators later learned a 28-year-old man showed up at an area hospital with a gunshot wound from the shooting inside Atlantic Station. The man is expected to survive his injuries. 

Investigators said the shooting stemmed from a fight inside an establishment inside Atlantic Station. The fight turned into blows as it made its way outside and eventually turned into gunfire. 

The Atlanta Police Department's Aggravated Assault Unit is investigating. 

What we don't know:

The identity of the 28-year-old victim and his current condition have not been released. It remains unknown which specific establishment inside Atlantic Station the fight originated within, what sparked the initial physical altercation or how many people were involved in the fight. Police have not stated if any suspects have been identified or if any arrests have been made in connection with the gunfire. 

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Atlanta Police Department, who explained how officers responded to the scene and what investigators learned about the shooting. 

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