Uber driver shot in NW Atlanta early Thursday morning, police say

Uber driver reportedly shot at Collier Ridge Apartments

A driver for Uber was reportedly shot at the Collier Ridge Apartments on Thursday morning. Several people have reportedly been detained in connection to the shooting. This is a developing story. Kim Leoffler reporting. 

ATLANTA - An Uber driver was reportedly shot while behind the wheel in northwest Atlanta early Thursday morning, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

What we know:

Officers discovered the victim's vehicle, a Tesla with multiple bullet holes visible in the driver-side window, stopped in a turn lane at the intersection of Collier Road and DeFoors Ferry Road.

Police believe the shooting occurred less than half a mile away at the Collier Ridge Apartments. Following the gunfire, the 39-year-old driver managed to leave the immediate scene before coming to a halt at the intersection where emergency responders located the vehicle.

Police say that the driver was alert and breathing when transported to a local hospital. Authorities confirmed that several people were detained for questioning at the apartment complex. It remains unclear if those individuals have been formally charged or what their specific involvement may be.

Additionally, police say a second male who was reportedly shot self-transported to a nearby hospital.

Traffic in the area remained fluid as officers cordoned off the right turn lane to process the scene. 

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What we don't know:

The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown. Additionally, police have not said how many people have been detained and if any of them are facing charges. 

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This is a developing news story. Check back for updates.