Multiple suspects detained after man shot on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. NW
ATLANTA - A 36-year-old man is in the hospital after being shot Tuesday night along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW in Atlanta.
What we know:
Evidence markers littered the roadway of the 1700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. NW late Tuesday evening as investigators combed over the scene for evidence, reviewed surveillance footage, and spoke with witnesses.
According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers were flagged down around 7:17 p.m. regarding a person shot.
Officers found a 36-year-old man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, though he was alert, conscious, and breathing when paramedics rushed him to a local hospital.
Police quickly detained multiple suspects near the scene, and investigators with the Aggravated Assault Unit responded to take over the case.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released the names of the victim or the suspects detained near the scene. Detectives have not confirmed what led to the shooting or if any formal charges have been filed.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Atlanta Police Department Public Affairs Unit, who provided preliminary details on the ongoing investigation.