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Victim runs to nearby MARTA station after being shot at apartment, 1 in custody

While it was initially unclear if anyone was still inside the apartment where the shooting occurred, APD said investigators requested the SWAT team to respond.

ATLANTA — A suspect wanted in connection with an Atlanta shooting has surrendered, police said.

According to Atlanta Police, officers were called to 2424 Piedmont Road - which is listed as the address for the Lindbergh Center Transit Station - on Monday evening. When they arrived, they said they found a man with a gunshot wound in his leg.

Authorities believe the incident started inside an apartment in the 500 block of Main Street when a fight broke out between the victim and another man.

After the victim was injured, officers said he ran to Piedmont Road and contacted police.

While it was initially unclear if anyone was still inside the apartment where the shooting occurred, APD said investigators requested the SWAT team to respond to clear it.

However, as SWAT was preparing to enter, police said the suspect approached officers in Zone 1 and turned themselves in.  

The apartment has been cleared and the investigation is ongoing. 

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