Gunfire in Stockbridge leaves 14-year-old dead and 12-year-old girl injured
14-year-old killed, 12-year-old hurt in Stockbridge shooting
Officers responded to a deadly shooting in Stockbridge involving two teen individuals. A 12-year-old girl was wounded and is now hospitalized. A 14-year-old boy was killed. This is a developing story.
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. - A 14-year-old boy was killed, and a 12-year-old girl was hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Stockbridge, according to police.
Stockbridge Police response
What we know:
Officers rushed to a home in the 200 block of Lakeview Place around 3:24 p.m. Wednesday after receiving reports of gunfire, police said. When emergency crews arrived, they found a teen and a child at the scene.
The 12-year-old girl was taken to a nearby hospital, where she is recovering. The 14-year-old boy died at the scene, according to investigators. Detectives and crime scene specialists are searching the area for physical evidence and interviewing people who may have seen what happened.
Unfolding investigation
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released details about what led up to the shooting or if they have identified any suspects. Because the case involves young victims and remains open, police said they cannot share further specifics right now.
What they're saying:
Department officials expressed support for the victims' families following the tragedy.
"Our hearts are with the families, friends, and all those impacted by this tragic incident," the Stockbridge Police Department said. "We ask the community to keep those affected in their thoughts and to allow investigators the time and space necessary to determine exactly what occurred."
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from a release sent by the Stockbridge Police Department.