ATLANTA — A crash and shooting investigation in downtown Atlanta blocked a busy blocked Tuesday morning. Police say it was the result of an attempted carjacking.
It happened off Ted Turner Drive around 6:11 a.m. Atlanta Police responded to a single-vehicle accident where the driver hit a parked car.
Police said the victim was being carjacked and while attempting to get away from the suspects, they began shooting at him. The suspects got away before police arrived.
11Alive's crew saw at least one bullet hole in a car and one person being detained. We also saw officers canvasing the parking lot and picking up what appears to be evidence at Chic Restaurant & Lounge.
On Jan. 25, at Chic Restaurant & Lounge in downtown Atlanta, someone shot at least 15 rounds outside. No one was wounded, but parked cars were badly damaged from the bullets.
The driver in this case was not injured and officers are still investigating.
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