Atlanta police searching for drive-by shooter after man shot while inside his car

A 40-year-old man is recovering after he was shot on Tuesday afternoon, according to police.

Officers were called to North Camp Creek Pkwy. and Stone Hogan Connector SW around 5:45 p.m.

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When they got there, they found a man who had been shot. He was alert, conscious and breathing and taken to the hospital in an ambulance.

Investigators say the man was shot while inside his car. The gunshots came from another car.

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Details about the suspect or their car have not been released.

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