3-year-old killed in SW Atlanta identified by medical examiner
Toddler shot and killed overnight in Atlanta
A 3-year-old was shot in the 900 block of Washington Street SW around 12:37 a.m. on Sunday. The child later died at the hospital.
ATLANTA - A 3-year-old child died at the hospital after being shot in southwest Atlanta early Sunday morning, police said.
What we know:
Atlanta police officers responded to the reported shooting near the 900 block of Washington Street SW around 12:37 a.m. on Sunday.
When they arrived, police found that a 3-year-old had been shot.
The child was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital where medical staff pronounced them deceased.
The child was later identified by the Fulton County Medical Examiner as 3-year-old Armani Lyons.
What they're saying:
Neighbors at the small apartment complex expressed fear and sadness following the overnight violence.
One neighbor, who did not want to go on camera, told FOX 5 she was scared to see the heavy police presence and feels "so sorry for that child."
Atlanta Police Department officials stated they are in the early stages of the investigation. "We're working with our detectives to canvas the scene and search the residence," an officer said.
RELATED: Gun violence devastates Atlanta on Easter weekend
What we don't know:
Investigators are still working to determine what led to the gunfire and the exact circumstances of how the child was shot.
No suspect descriptions or information regarding potential arrests have been released by the Atlanta Police Department at this time.
3-year-old killed in Easter morning shooting in Atlanta
The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a tragic shooting that claimed the life of a 3-year-old child early Easter morning.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from official preliminary reports provided by the Atlanta Police Department. It was updated on Monday morning to add the name of the child killed.