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Busy section of Boulevard reopens; police investigating shooting in Atlanta

Police are on the scene of shooting in the 600 block of Boulevard NE.

A busy Atlanta street has reopened, but police are still investigating a shooting in northeast Atlanta.

The shooting happened in the 600 block of Boulevard around 10:15 a.m, according to Atlanta police.

Channel 2 Action News learned Boulevard was closed between North Avenue and Ponce De Leon but reopened just before 12:30 p.m.

Police say a man was shot and taken to Atlanta Medical Center, where the man is stable.

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The initial investigation found the victim had been in a fight when he was shot.

The victim had warrants for drug-related charges, according to police.