ATLANTA, GA – A portion of the 500 block of Paines Avenue NW in the Bankhead neighborhood was taped off Sunday night after a double shooting that left two men injured, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

Officers responded to the scene shortly before 7:15 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found a 28-year-old man who had been shot in the back and a 31-year-old man who sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Both victims were conscious, alert, and breathing when emergency responders arrived.

At this time, neither of the victims has been identified, and no further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting have been released. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing as law enforcement works to determine the motive and identify any suspects involved.

Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. Those with tips are asked to contact the Atlanta Police Department.

The shooting has left the community shaken, as residents in the area are left to grapple with the violence that unfolded in what is typically a quiet neighborhood. Law enforcement officials have assured the public that they are actively working to gather more information and bring clarity to the situation.

As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.