Child found safe after suspect flees Atlanta shooting scene

A 23-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound Thursday afternoon in Atlanta, prompting a police investigation. Officers were dispatched to 925 Conley Road Southeast at 3:35 p. m. , where they found the victim alert and breathing. The suspect fled in a vehicle with a child inside but was later located, and the child was found safe.

Police have not confirmed the relationship between the victim and suspect or the circumstances leading to the shooting. Authorities noted that the same apartment complex has seen multiple shootings in the past year, with significant incidents reported in November 2024 and January 2025. The Atlanta Police Department is actively investigating the case, but no descriptions of the suspect or vehicle have been released. Medical personnel evaluated the child on-site, confirming no injuries. The situation raises concerns about safety in the neighborhood following a pattern of violence.