6-year-old wounded in crossfire between cars in Smyrna, 2 arrested

6-year-old wounded in crossfire between cars in Smyrna

Two suspects, Craig Radford Calhoun and Eric Allen Rushi, have been arrested and face multiple charges.

SMYRNA, Ga. - A 6-year-old child was shot Sunday afternoon in Smyrna during a shootout between the occupants of two vehicles, according to the Smyrna Police Department.

What we know:

Police say they began receiving calls around 3:40 p.m. about shots fired in the area of Campbell and Spring roads. Witnesses reported that gunfire was exchanged between two vehicles.

One of the vehicles transported a 6-year-old child to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the shooting, though the investigation remains active.

Craig Radford Calhoun and Eric Allen Rushi have both been charged with aggravated assault with a firearm from an automobile, first-degree cruelty to children, third-degree cruelty to children, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Craig Radford Calhoun and Eric Allen Rushi (Cobb County Sheriff's Office)

What they're saying:

A surveillance video captured the barrage of gunfire that sent a 6-year-old to the hospital Sunday afternoon.

"We received a 911 call indicating that there was an incident on Spring Road, Campbell Road. When we got there, we didn't find anything. However, a short time later, we received a phone call from the hospital indicating that there was a six-year-old who had sustained a gunshot," Major Louis Defense with the Smyrna Police Department. 

"Anyone could have been hit by, you know, a stray round. So, this was a very dangerous situation," said Major Defense.

As police investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, they urge drivers to stay calm behind the wheel.

"We always tell people to let their cooler heads prevail. To think about the actions and the consequences and to just be safe. It's not worth it. We almost lost a six-year-old over just probably being inpatient," said Major Defense.

What we don't know:

The police department has not released information about the child's condition or whether there is a connection between the child and the suspects.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.