Man shot while pumping gas in South Fulton, police looking for 3 men

Shot while pumping gas

South Fulton police are searching for multiple suspects believed to be connected to an overnight shooting at a local gas station. They say a man was shot while pumping gas in the 3500 block of Cascade Road.

SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - South Fulton police are searching for multiple suspects believed to be connected to an overnight shooting at a local gas station.

Police say the shots rang out after midnight at the Shell gas station on the 3500 block of Cascade Road.

What we know:

Authorities tell FOX 5 their investigation began after receiving a call about a person shot near the Publix shopping center a few blocks away from the gas station.

At the scene, officers found a man lying next to a black Dodge Charger. Medics rushed the victim to Grady Memorial Hospital. As of the last report, he was in critical condition. 

Investigators believe the man was pumping gas when three men got out of a gray Audi nearby and opened fire, hitting him multiple times.

The man was able to escape from the scene and drove to the shopping center where a citizen helped him and contacted police.

What they're saying:

"It's actually concerning because i'm here every Tuesday and Thursday with my transportation company and I stop at this gas station often. I thought it was safe so it's concerning," Tenisha Campbell said. 

Tenisha Campbell owns Trusty Transporters and says this is usually her 'trusty' gas station when she's in the area. 

"It's bold. It's bold to do that. With so much traffic and cameras out here, it's bold to do that. It just shows how desperate people are nowadays," Campbell said. 

"Things are happening in broad daylight now," Howard Chennault said. 

Howard Chennault wasn't as surprised. He says he takes extra steps to avoid being a victim. 

"That's why i try to tell my sister and people i know to get gas earlier in the day. There's always someone lurking around," Chennault said. 

What we don't know:

Investigators have not released the identity of the victim. They are working to identify the three suspects.

What you can do:

If you have any information that could help with the investigation, call the South Fulton Police Department or Crime Stoppers.