71-year-old Atlanta woman hears gunfire, shot while standing by window

ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that injured a 71-year-old woman Saturday night.

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Just before 8 pm., Atlanta officers were called to a home on Harell Place in northwest Atlanta regarding a person shot.

When they arrived, they found a 71-year-old woman who sustained a gunshot wound.

The woman was taken to a hospital and is currently stable.

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The investigation indicates the victim heard several gunshots in the area and was shot while standing by her window.

The woman’s identity was not released.

The investigation is ongoing.

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