Man shot after approaching vehicle outside Buckhead building, police say

A man was shot Friday evening after approaching a vehicle that was next to his own in Buckhead, according to police.

Officers responded to the 550 building on Pharr Road, near the intersection of Piedmont Road, shortly after 11 p.m. regarding the shooting. A 40-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was said to be stable after being taken to a hospital, authorities stated.

Atlanta police initially said the man was shot after “approaching another vehicle that was next to his, and appeared to be breaking into his vehicle,” but later clarified that the victim was shot after “approaching the suspect’s vehicle that was parked next to his.” Police added that the suspect “occupying the vehicle appeared to be breaking into the victim’s vehicle.”