ATLANTA — A man was shot early Sunday morning during an apparent robbery on Howell Mill Road in West Midtown.
Officers said they responded around 4 a.m.
They said the victim was approached in a parking lot by folks wearing ski masks in an attempt to rob him.
That's when officers said the man refused and pulled out a gun, firing toward the robbers. However, they managed to shoot back, injuring him.
From there, police said the robbers fled in what appeared to be a silver sedan. According to police, the investigation remains ongoing.
Right now, police said there are no suspects in custody.
The shooting itself took place on a popular stretch of road featuring multiple restaurants, such as Snooze and Hattie B's.
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