Atlanta

Police: Man, woman shot during robbery

ATLANTA — Police have a suspect in custody following a double shooting in southeast Atlanta.

This shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. in the area around the Lakewood Café fish, wings, and subs restaurant.

The restaurant is right next to a Chevron gas station along Jonesboro Road near the intersection of Lakewood Avenue.

Police confirm that a man was shot in the back and a woman shot in the stomach during a robbery at the restaurant.

A woman told Channel 2’s Nicole Carr she saw the victims right after the shooting on the side of that restaurant.

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“I saw a lady laying on the ground. The man was trying to help,” the victim said, asking not to be identified.

The victims were conscious when police arrived at the hospital.

Check back with WSBTV.com for updates on this story.

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