Man Shot in Neck During Attempted Robbery in Atlanta

A 43-year-old man is hospitalized after being shot in the neck while trying to escape an attempted armed robbery in Northwest Atlanta over the weekend. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. Saturday on Detroit Avenue, where police found the victim bleeding but conscious and breathing as medical crews treated him on-site.

Authorities believe the man was targeted during the robbery and was shot when he attempted to flee from the suspects. Details regarding the suspects and the circumstances surrounding the shooting are limited as the investigation remains ongoing. This incident adds to a troubling trend as local authorities continue to address rising crime rates in the area.

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