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Atlanta Police investigate second deadly shooting Wednesday night

The shooting victim died after being taken to the hospital.

ATLANTA -- Atlanta Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened near the Petro gas station on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Wednesday.

Captain Reginald Moorman said officers were called to the area just before 7 p.m. to respond to the shooting.

Authorities said a fight state at a nearby gas station and the dispute spilled over to the parking lot of the American Wings Seafood. The suspects fired several shots.

Captain Moorman said the victim tried to get away and ran to the Petro gas station. He was injured during the shooting.

The victim was taken to the hospital where he died. This is the second deadly shooting that APD is investigating this evening.

Witnesses are being interviewed about the crime. Officers are looking for three cars in connection with the shooting - a gray Pontiac, a white Chevy Malibu, and a black Toyota Camry. Morman said the victim hangs out in the area and they believe the suspects might frequent the area as well.

Anyone with information that could help authorities with the investigation, contact police at (404) 799-2487.

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