Man shot in head and back at southwest Atlanta gas station

Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that left a 36-year-old man critically wounded on Wednesday night in southwest Atlanta, Atlanta News First and FOX 5 Atlanta reported.

The shooting initially occurred at The Premier apartments on Alison Court SW, where multiple shell casings were found, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. The victim was later found at a BP gas station on Campbellton Road SW with gunshot wounds to the head and back.

Paramedics transported the man to a hospital where he was reported to be awake and breathing. Police have not released his identity or information about any suspects or vehicles involved.

Authorities are still investigating the circumstances of the shooting, including how the victim traveled from the apartment complex to the gas station and whether the victim and shooter knew each other. Investigators have asked anyone with information to contact the Atlanta Police Department or Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta.

The investigation remains active with detectives interviewing witnesses at the apartment complex and surrounding area.