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Man hospitalized after shooting on Buford Highway, police say
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· August 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident took place on Buford Highway. A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot.
A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot. Police report that the shooting occurred early in the morning. The incident took place on Buford Highway.
According to police, the man is currently hospitalized and recovering from his injuries. Details of the shooting are limited, but the incident is being investigated by authorities.
For more information on the shooting, further details are available from the source. The police investigation is ongoing, and no additional information has been released at this time.
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Category: safety Published: August 29, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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