Crime & Safetyscore 771·7 metrosupdated 5h ago

12-Year-Old Boy Shot in SW Atlanta, Unintended Target of Gunfire

A 12-year-old boy was shot in southwest Atlanta on Friday evening, reportedly as an unintended target. He was taken to the hospital but is alert and conscious as police investigate the incident.

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