By Associated Press - Wednesday, February 8, 2017

ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia State University student has been shot in an apartment building just off campus in downtown Atlanta.

Atlanta police spokeswoman Officer Stephanie Brown tells news outlets that the 20-year-old man was alert as he was taken to a hospital Tuesday evening.

Investigators say the victim was in good condition and did not live in the apartment building.



A university official confirmed the victim is a Georgia State University student.

The motive for the shooting was not immediately clear.

Copyright © 2026 The Washington Times, LLC.

Story Topics

Please read our comment policy before commenting.