ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating a shooting near I-20 on Friday morning.
Officers say the shooting happened near Pryor St. SW and I-20 at what appears to be a homeless encampment.
Channel 2′s Michael Seiden was at the scene on the ground and NewsChopper 2 flew over it during Channel 2 Action News at Noon.
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The victim, a 62-year-old man, was taken to the hospital. He is currently in critical condition.
Two people in the area told Seiden that fights and arguments are a daily occurrence at the encampment, but they didn’t think any of those incidents would escalate to violence.
Police have not commented on what led up to the shooting or possible suspects.
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