EAST POINT, Ga. — Police are searching for a shooter who tried stealing a man’s car while he pumped gas on Wednesday morning.
Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta are releasing surveillance photos of a man police believe is responsible.
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East Point officers say they were called to Virginia Avenue near the I-85 southbound on-ramp where they found a man who had been shot.
Investigators say the man was pumping gas when a man walked up to him, pulled out a gun and demanded his car.
The suspect fired one shot, hitting the victim. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, but it’s unclear how badly he was injured.
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Police are hoping someone who sees the surveillance photos will recognize the shooters.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information. You can give an anonymous tip at 404-877-5477.
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