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Georgia man shot after refusing to street race another driver

A Georgia driver was shot in Atlanta after he refused to race another motorist on a freeway, authorities said.

A motorist was shot early Tuesday in Atlanta over his refusal to race another driver.

Atlanta police were searching for the alleged gunman, who opened fire on a vehicle exiting a freeway, FOX Atlanta reported. 

Police officers responded to Interstate 75 at 17th Street where they found a male with a gunshot wound. The victim told authorities an Audi pulled up beside him as he was driving. 

The driver of the other vehicle attempted to race him.

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When the victim refused, the driver of the Audi fired at him, the report said. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment. 

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