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Man reportedly shot in leg at Midtown Atlanta nightclub

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  August 1, 2025 7:23am EDT
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The Brief

    • A man was shot in the leg during a fight at Cheetah Lounge on Spring Street in Midtown Atlanta.
    • The victim was taken to the hospital; his current condition has not been released.
    • No arrests have been made as Atlanta police continue to investigate the incident.

ATLANTA - Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured at a popular Midtown Atlanta nightclub early Friday.

What we know:

The incident occurred at the Cheetah Lounge on Spring Street NW. According to investigators, a fight broke out inside the club before someone pulled a gun and shot the 28-year-old victim in the leg.

The man was taken to the hospital for treatment. He was stable when transported. His condition has not been released.

Investigators believe that a fight inside the Cheetah Lounge escalated into gunfire.

What's next:

So far, no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.

The Source

  • Information for this story was provided in an email from the Atlanta Police Department. A photojournalist also responded to the scene. 

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