Suspect escapes in victim’s car after shooting him in southwest Atlanta

ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured.

On Friday, just before 7:30 p.m., police were called out to the 1400 block of Campbellton Road Southwest about a person shot.

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They arrived at the scene to find a 40-year-old man who had been shot.

He was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Police said the shooting was a result of a carjacking.

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The suspect(s) left the scene in the victim’s car before officers arrived.

Police did not provide a description of the victim’s car.

The investigation is ongoing.

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