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Father and son shot outside Buckhead apartment complex | What we know

Police said both of victims are in stable condition

ATLANTA — A father and son were shot early Friday morning in the parking lot of a Buckhead apartment complex, according to Atlanta Police.

Officers said this happened at the 32Hundred Apartments on Lenox Road just before 5 a.m. when someone pulled in and started shooting at the victims.

They're described as a 31-year-old man and his 12-year-old son.

One resident told 11 Alive he heard the gunshots.

“It sounded like a machine gun. It woke me up. I saw about five or six guys running off," said Lonnie Ferguson.

Police said both of them are in stable condition at Piedmont Hospital.

The property management company for the complex released the following statement: 

"We are deeply saddened by what we have learned about the tragic incident that occurred this morning and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We are actively cooperating with local authorities during this open investigation and urge anyone with information on the incident to contact the Atlanta Police Department." - First Communities Property management

At this time, there is no word on suspects; however, officers said two cars were seen pulling out of the parking lot shortly after the shooting.

Right now, officers do believe the father and son were targeted.

This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.

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