Gunman sought after shooting outside MARTA station

MARTA police are searching for a gunman following a shooting Friday afternoon that left a man injured outside the Five Points station in downtown Atlanta.

The shooting occurred about 2:40 p.m., MARTA police spokeswoman Sgt. Deneya Littles said. The gunshot victim was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, but his condition is unknown.

Police have not released a description of the suspect, and it’s still unclear what prompted the incident.

A MARTA spokeswoman said service at the train station was not affected by the police investigation.

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