Teen girl shot multiple times in southwest Atlanta, 16-year-old arrested

The Atlanta Police Department's Major Crimes unit is investigating after a teen girl was shot, according to police.

What we know:

The 16-year-old girl was found just before 2 a.m. Sunday in the 3700 block of Austin Court SW, officials said.

Officers said they found the girl with gunshot wounds in the abdomen and buttocks.

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Atlanta police investigate a shooting in northwest Atlanta.

The girl was alert and taken to the hospital.

What we don't know:

Atlanta police announced an arrest on Monday, saying they took a 16-year-old male into custody. He is being charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and reckless conduct. His name was not released due to his age. 

The Source: Information in this article came from the Atlanta Police Department's website. 

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