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Woman critically injured after person drives up and shoots her at Shell gas station, APD says

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ATLANTA — A woman was critically injured Sunday evening after she was shot by another driver who pulled up and opened fire while she was sitting in her car, Atlanta Police said.

It all happened just before 7 p.m. at the Shell gas station in Mechanicsville at 490 Whitehall St. SW.

Police said that an SUV drove up to the gas station and the person began shooting at the car where the woman inside was struck by the gunfire.

The suspect's vehicle description was given by witnesses and police were able to track down the car and detain the people inside, Atlanta Police said.

On Monday, Atlanta Police said they were able to secure arrest warrants for a 20-year-old man for aggravated assault and attempting to flee and elude police, in relation to the incident.

They also arrested a 30-year-old woman for aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Both individuals are currently in custody at the Fulton County Jail, according to police.

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