Shooting investigation underway after man was shot in Southwest Atlanta, police say

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday evening.

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Police say they responded to a person shot call just before 9 p.m. in the 200 block of Thirkeld Avenue in Southwest Atlanta. When they arrived, they found a victim with a gunshot wound.

The victim was conscious and taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries.

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It is unclear what led to the shooting, according to police, but the investigation is ongoing.

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