26-year-old man injured in Atlanta shooting, police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A 26-year-old man was shot after police say he may have “interrupted a car break-in” on Monday afternoon.

Atlanta Police officers responded to the 300 block of Peters Street SW around 4:25 p.m. Officers found the victim with a gunshot wound. The extent of his injuries is not known.

Police have asked for the public’s help in locating a stolen Gray Maserati with a possible temporary tag of P2748903.

Photo of stolen car in connection to shooting in Atlanta.(Atlanta Police Department)

The shooting remains under investigation and it is unclear if police know who the suspect is that fired the shots and may have been breaking into the car.

Information can be submitted anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or online at www.StopCrimeAtl.org.

This is a developing story. Return for updates.