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Man using cell phone stabbed during ‘unprovoked attack’ outside Atlanta shopping plaza

By WSBTV.com News Staff,

11 hours ago

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A 69-year-old man is recovering after Atlanta police said he was attacked by a stranger early Sunday morning.

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Around 2:10 a.m., APD was called to 3030 Headland Drive in southwest Atlanta regarding a person stabbed. The address lists several businesses including restaurants and clothing stores.

When officers arrived, they found a 69-year-old man with a stab wound to his stomach.

According to Atlanta investigators, the victim was sitting outside using his cell phone, when he was approached by a man and stabbed in an unprovoked assault.

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The victim was taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

Police did not say if a suspect was in custody. The victim’s identity was not released.

The investigation is ongoing.

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