Atlanta woman dies after being shot and dragged from vehicle
Police upgraded the case to a murder investigation following the victim's death at the hospital.
By Grace Sullivan ·
The Atlanta Police Department is treating the death of a woman in southwest Atlanta as a murder. Officers initially responded to a shooting in the area on Tuesday evening, and the victim passed away at the hospital on Friday.
Calls regarding gunfire reached dispatchers around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Responding units located the woman lying in the street at the intersection of Osborne Street SW and Murphy Avenue SW. Medics found multiple gunshot wounds and transported her to a medical facility.
Investigators state that the victim and a male suspect were seated inside a parked vehicle when the man began firing his weapon at her. The shooter then dragged the woman onto the pavement and attempted to fire again, but the gun jammed. He stole the car and drove away, continuing to shoot at the victim as she ran for help.
Detectives have not released the victim's name, age, or the specific make and model of the stolen car. A description of the shooter has not been provided beyond surveillance footage previously shared by the department. Authorities have also not confirmed whether the two parties knew each other prior to the incident.
Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta is requesting assistance from the public. Individuals with information can call 404-577-TIPS. Tipsters may remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000 if their information leads to an arrest.
The department has not announced a scheduled press conference or specific timeline for releasing further details on the investigation.
