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16-year-old killed in shooting on Mount Zion Road

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
FOX 5 Atlanta
Clayton County
Published June 19, 2026 8:27 PM EDT
Published June 19, 2026 8:27 PM EDT

The Brief

    • Clayton County police officers are investigating a fatal shooting that left a teenager dead Friday evening. 
    • Authorities arrived at the scene on Mount Zion Road and found the wounded 16-year-old before emergency crews rushed him to a local hospital. 
    • Detectives are searching for clues and tracking what led to the gunfire, as no suspects have been caught. 

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. - Clayton County police are searching for answers after a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed Friday evening on Mt. Zion Road, according to authorities. 

What we know:

Officers with the Clayton County Police Department responded to the 800 block of Mt. Zion Road at approximately 6:00 p.m. Friday regarding a shooting incident.

When they arrived, police found a 16-year-old boy who had been shot. Medical teams transported the teenager to a nearby hospital for treatment, but he later died from his injuries. Detectives are actively working to determine the events that led up to the violence. 

What we don't know:

Officials have not yet confirmed the identity of the 16-year-old victim or released a description of any potential suspects, as no one has been caught. 

Investigators have not yet determined the circumstances surrounding the gunfire or a motive for the attack. Police stated that no additional details are available at this time because the case remains an active and ongoing investigation. 

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Clayton County Police Department.

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