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Man shot multiple times inside of a rideshare vehicle, escapes on interstate

It happened at Northside Drive and I-75 just after 3 a.m.

ATLANTA — A man was shot multiple times inside of a rideshare vehicle early Tuesday morning, according to authorities.

It happened at Northside Drive and I-75 just after 3 a.m inside of a black Suburban. Police said the rideshare picked the group of passengers up at the Diamond Gentlemen's Club. 

Police said after the victim was shot, the car stopped and the victim and other passengers exited the car. However, the driver stayed in the car. The victim was able to run across the interstate to the ramp from I-85 southbound to I-75 northbound. That's where the victim was found. 

Police said they later found the Uber driver on 14th Street near the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. The driver called the police after he was able to relocate to a safe location. 

Police found another man involved in the incident walking along Buford Highway. Police said he didn't have any gunshot injuries and "did not provide a clear statement to investigators as to how the incident occurred." 

The victim was taken to the hospital to be treated for multiple injuries in his arm and leg. He is currently sedated, police said.

 

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