Man shot at southwest Atlanta gas station, police say

A man is in the hospital after a late Wednesday night shooting at a gas station in the Oakland City neighborhood, according to police.

The incident happened around 10:01 p.m. at the Texaco gas station located in the 1100 block of Lee Street SW.

When officers arrived at the scene, they were informed that the victim had already been transported to the hospital by another individual.

The Atlanta Police Department stated its officers went to the hospital and found a man who had been shot. Police confirmed the victim was alert and awake.

Investigators discovered several shell casings scattered across the scene.

Authorities have not released the victim's name or exact age. Investigators have also not released any suspect descriptions, announced an arrest, or confirmed what led up to the gunfire.