ATLANTA, GA – A violent incident at a Texaco gas station in Atlanta’s southwest region left a teenager critically wounded late last night. The event took place just before midnight near the crossroads of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Peyton Place.
According to details from the Atlanta Police Department, the 17-year-old victim received a gunshot wound in his abdomen. The current line of investigation indicates that the teenager may have intended to steal a car or break into an unsecured vehicle to swipe valuables from inside.
As per the police’s belief, the person who owned the vehicle fired shots at the teenager before making a hasty escape from the scene. While the police have been reticent about releasing specifics related to the gunman or their vehicle, they continue their investigation.
The teenager was whisked away to Grady Memorial Hospital by first responders and has been reported to be in critical condition.
Authorities revealed that the teenager, who remains unidentified, is sought by the police for multiple car thefts across Atlanta. The police plan to arrest him as soon as he recovers from his injuries. Anyone with information relevant to the investigation have been asked by investigators to reach out to the Atlanta Police Department.