Man shot in apparent road rage incident on Piedmont Road

ATLANTA — Police are investigating a road rage shooting that injured a man in northeast Atlanta.

The shooting happened around 4:55 a.m. at 1896 Piedmont Road. Officers responded and found a 28-year-old with a gunshot wound.

The victim told police he was sitting at a traffic light at Piedmont Road and Piedmont Circle when another driver got mad at him.

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The victim said the suspect drove alongside his car and shot him.

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The victim drove away and was able to call police.

He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Police have not released any information on the suspect.

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