Gunman Shoots Woman Outside Convenience Store In Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA --Police in Atlanta are asking the public's help in finding a gunman who opened fire on a woman while she was behind the wheel in southwest Atlanta. The shooting took place Fridayoutside a convenience store in the 1100 block of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard.

Authorities have video of the incident taken from security video. SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.

Officers surmise that the man got into a verbal dispute with the woman while he was standing just outside her vehicle. He then commenced to pull out a gun and shoot at the car, authorities said. The woman, in a panic, reversed the car and sped off.

The gunman continued to blast at her though, eventually shooting her in the upper arm, police said. She was rushed to the hospital reported to be in stable condition. according to law enforcement.

The incident is the second time in three weeks that a woman has been shot around Joseph E. Boone. In the first shooting, a woman and Uber driver were shot at.

Gunman opens fire on woman, Uber driver in Atlanta

If anyone knows anything about the shooting or recognizes the suspect, please call Crime Stoppers at 404 577-TIPS(8477). All callers remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward up to $2,000.

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