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