A man was shot late Tuesday evening near Pryor Street SW and the I-20 Westbound Ramp SW. According to Atlanta Police Department, the incident occurred on May 7, just before 10:00 PM, when officers were dispatched to the area following reports of a shooting.

The victim, a 54-year-old male, was found with a bullet wound in his left buttock. Despite his injury, he remained alert, conscious, and was able to breathe unassisted at the scene. The wounded man was quickly transported to a local hospital for medical treatment, as stated in a police report accessible on the Atlanta Police Department official website.

The Atlanta Police Aggravated Assault Unit has taken the reins in the investigation to uncover the motive and perpetrator behind the attack. While the specific circumstances leading to the gunfire remain unclear, authorities are fervently piecing together the events of that night.

As the investigation continues, no arrests have been made and the police call upon the public for any information that could lead to an understanding of this act of violence. The Atlanta community, still grappling with the echoes of past tragedies, waits for answers and justice for the man wounded on Pryor Street. The authorities urge anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward, and remind citizens of the power of community vigilance.