Teen shot in apparent drive-by in southeast Atlanta

Teen in critical condition following southeast Atlanta 'drive-by'

Officers responded around 11:15 p.m. Sunday to the 2000 block of Flat Shoals Road SE. They found the teen with a gunshot wound to the buttocks. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Investigators recovered more than 10 shell casings at the scene and believe the victim lives in the area.

ATLANTA - Police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was shot late Sunday night in an apparent drive-by shooting in southeast Atlanta.

What we know:

According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded around 11:15 p.m. to the 2000 block of Flat Shoals Road SE. They found the teen with a gunshot wound to the buttocks. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Police said the boy and a girl were walking along the road when a car drove up, opened fire, and then sped off. Police said the female ran away during the shooting and that the victim said he tried to run, but was shot before he could.

Investigators said they found more than 10 shell casings at the scene and believe the victim lives in the area.

What's next:

The shooting happened in an area around three different gas stations. Officers said they are canvassing the neighborhood for security cameras to help identify the vehicle involved in the shooting.