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Man hospitalized after being shot in southwest Atlanta

Shooting near I-20 in Atlanta (WSB-TV)

ATLANTA, GA — One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after being involved in an incident in southwest Atlanta on Friday.

Police confirmed that a 62-year-old man was shot near Pryor Street and I-20 around 11 a.m. near what may have been a homeless encampment.

Officials said the motive for the shooting is unknown at this time.

Atlanta police have opened an active investigation.

Sabrina Cupit

Sabrina Cupit

Midday News Anchor and Health Reporter