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12-year-old killed in southeast Atlanta shooting
A 12-year-old boy has died after being shot Saturday afternoon in a southeast Atlanta residential neighborhood.
ATLANTA - A 12-year-old boy has died after being shot Saturday afternoon in a southeast Atlanta residential neighborhood.
What we know:
Atlanta Police officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of Lathrop Street SE just before 2 p.m.
Responding officers arrived at the scene, which is a private home, to find the boy suffering from a gunshot wound in his chest.
Emergency responders rushed the child to a hospital in critical condition, where he later died.
Investigators believe the shooting happened inside the home. Detectives are questioning two minors and their parents who were inside the house when the shooting happened.
"Public safety is our paramount concern for juveniles. We need the partnership and cooperation of homeowners. This incident occurred inside a residence. So for parents and guardians, check your home. Make sure these weapons are secured," said Maj. Cecil Dixon with the Atlanta Police Department.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not publicly identified the boy who was killed.
It is currently unclear if the shooting was accidental or intentional, and police have not shared information regarding any potential suspects or what led to the gunfire.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Atlanta Police Department.