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Woman injured in southwest Atlanta road rage shooting, police say

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In a troubling instance of road rage, a woman was shot in southwest Atlanta late Saturday night. The incident occurred around 11 p. m. as police responded to a report at 3604 Bakers Ferry Road SW. Upon arrival, they found a 41-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her left hip, prompting immediate medical attention.

She was transported to a local hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. Investigators believe she was a passenger in a vehicle when shots were fired from another car. The Aggravated Assault Unit of the police department is actively looking into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities have not yet disclosed any details about the suspect or potential motives. Community members are urged to stay vigilant as the investigation continues, with updates promised by Atlanta News First.

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