In the early hours of Thursday, chaos erupted on Cooper Street when a man was gunned down by four assailants. The Atlanta Police Department reported that officers were called to 742 Cooper St. after a male victim was shot and quickly rushed to the hospital by private means. The shooting took place around 1:49 am, according to the department's official news release. Police later interviewed the wounded man at Grady hospital, where he was being treated for gunshot wounds.

Describing the harrowing ordeal, the victim said he was near the given address at the time of the incident and was approached by a group of males in a black Kia Soul. With little chance to react, the suspects opened fire, hitting him multiple times. Officers who arrived at the scene attempted to locate evidence and establish a crime scene but were unsuccessful in finding any leads. Atlanta Police Department stated in their briefing.

The Atlanta community has been on high alert as the authorities continue to seek the perpetrators of this violent episode. The crime, which appears to be a drive-by shooting, has added to the increasing concern over gun violence in the city. Investigators are now combing through any available surveillance footage and are calling on witnesses who may have seen the event to come forward with information.

Details of the victim's condition have not been made public as of now, but he was able to provide an account of the attack to officers. "The victim stated the males began shooting at him striking him multiple times," shared the police department's news update. While the search for the assailants is ongoing, the neighborhood remains tense, fearing another such unexpected and violent incident. The investigation into the shooting at 742 Cooper St. is ongoing, and law enforcement officials urge anyone with useful information to contact the Atlanta Police Department.