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Atlanta Boy, 14, Arrested for Fatal Shooting of 12-Year-Old
13 Apr
Summary
- A 14-year-old boy was arrested for murder in connection with a shooting.
- The incident occurred inside a southeast Atlanta home on Saturday afternoon.
- The victim, a 12-year-old boy, was shot in the chest and later died.
Atlanta police have arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon within a southeast Atlanta home. Officers responded to a report of a person shot and found the younger boy with a gunshot wound to the chest. Despite life-saving efforts, he later died at the hospital.
Detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for the juvenile suspect, who was taken into custody without incident. Authorities stated the shooting happened while the boys were reportedly playing with guns in a bedroom. The Atlanta Police Department is emphasizing the critical importance of gun safety, urging parents and guardians to keep firearms locked and out of reach of children.
Investigators are continuing to gather information, and the preliminary details are subject to change as the investigation progresses. The names of the juveniles involved have not been released.
