44-year-old woman shot in Atlanta, police say

ATLANTA — Police are investigating after a 44-year-old woman was shot in Atlanta on Friday evening.

Officers responded to Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard SW and Beckwith Street SW after reports of a person shot.

Upon arrival, officers found the woman with a gunshot wound to her left leg. She was transported to the hospital for treatment.

The identity of the woman was not released.

Police are searching for the shooter.