Man shot, dog stolen during carjacking in downtown Atlanta

A man was shot and carjacked downtown Saturday, according to Channel 2 Action News.

He was shot in the neck when confronted by three gunmen on Baker Street, the television station reported.

His 2010 black Chevy suburban was stolen at gunpoint, with his pet Yorkshire terrier in the vehicle.

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One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while another was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. Their names were not released.

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