A dispute between two unknown suspects escalated to gunfire
A woman was shot and injured early Sunday morning at a gas station on Lakewood Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia, according to the Atlanta Police Department. The victim, who was a bystander, was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.
The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. on Bisbee Avenue, where police found the 36-year-old victim who was “alert, conscious, and breathing.” She was then transported to the hospital for treatment.
Police said the shooting originated at the gas station on Lakewood Avenue as a dispute between two “unknown suspects that escalated to gunfire.” The suspects fled the scene before the police arrived and are still at large.
Police are investigating the incident and seeking witnesses
The Atlanta Police Department is conducting an investigation into the shooting and is asking anyone with information or video footage of the incident to come forward. Police have not released any descriptions of the suspects or their vehicles.
The gas station where the shooting took place has surveillance cameras that may have captured the incident. Police are reviewing the footage and hoping to identify the suspects and their motives.
Police are also looking for any witnesses who may have seen or heard anything related to the shooting. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477 or online at www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
The shooting is the latest in a series of violent incidents in Atlanta
The shooting at the gas station is the latest in a series of violent incidents that have plagued Atlanta in recent months. According to the Atlanta Police Department, there have been 103 homicides in the city so far this year, compared to 96 in the same period last year.
Some of the recent shootings in Atlanta include:
- A 12-year-old boy was killed and five teenagers were injured in a shooting at Atlantic Station, a popular shopping district near downtown Atlanta, on November 27. The shooting stemmed from a conflict between juveniles who knew each other and had a previous altercation earlier this month.
- A man was shot and killed at a gas station on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on November 23. The victim was identified as Adonnis Williams, who was involved in an argument with another man inside the gas station. The suspect shot Williams multiple times and fled the scene.
- A woman was shot and killed while driving on Interstate 285 on November 21. The victim was identified as Alexis Malone, who was traveling with her boyfriend and two children. The suspect fired multiple shots at Malone’s car from another vehicle and then drove away.
City officials are taking measures to address gun violence
The rising gun violence in Atlanta has prompted city officials to take various measures to address the issue and protect public safety. Some of these measures include:
- Hiring more police officers and increasing patrols in high-crime areas. The city has allocated $70 million for public safety initiatives, including $5 million for police recruitment and retention bonuses.
- Implementing a curfew for minors under 18 at Atlantic Station and other retail districts. The curfew requires minors to be accompanied by a parent or guardian after 3 p.m. or face being escorted off the property by security personnel.
- Launching programs and initiatives to prevent youth violence and provide opportunities for young people. The city has partnered with community organizations, schools, and businesses to offer mentoring, education, employment, and recreation services for youth.
