Two men were shot after an argument between two groups of people walking along Edgewood Avenue early Wednesday morning.
According to Atlanta Police, officers responded to 357 Edgewood Ave/ regarding a person shot call just after 1 a.m. on June 10.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from two gunshot wounds to the chest. A second male was later located with a gunshot wound to the leg.
The preliminary investigation indicates the two separate groups were walking on Edgewood Ave when an argument began. During the exchange, a male, accompanied by his girlfriend, brandished a firearm. A male from the other group then discharged his weapon, striking the armed male twice.
After the shooting, the injured male’s girlfriend picked up his firearm and chased the other group along Edgewood Avenue while firing multiple rounds at them. One male was struck in the leg during the gunfire.
Video footage and witness statements confirmed that the male and female who initially brandished the firearm were the primary aggressors. Both individuals were taken into custody and charged accordingly. Charges are pending as the investigation continues.
