Man in critical condition after shooting in parking lot outside Atlanta restaurant

Atlanta, GALocal News

A man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times during a heated argument in a parking lot outside a restaurant in southwest Atlanta. The shooting occurred around 2:15 a. m. on September 23, 2024, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement. Officers discovered the victim with multiple gunshot wounds and immediately began to assess the situation.

Atlanta Police Capt. Joshua Holt reported that the altercation began as a verbal dispute, which escalated into violence. Following the incident, police detained one individual, although neither the victim's identity nor that of the detainee has been disclosed at this time. The authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, seeking to piece together the events that led to this act of violence. This incident underscores the persistent issue of gun-related crimes in community settings.

As the investigation unfolds, the community remains on alert regarding safety in public areas.

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