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Teenager Slain in Clayton County Shooting
20 Jun
Summary
- A 16-year-old boy died after a Friday evening shooting.
- Police responded to a call on Mt. Zion Road around 6 p.m.
- The Clayton County Police Department is actively investigating.

Tragedy struck Clayton County on Friday evening when a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. in the 800 block of Mt. Zion Road.
Officers responding to the scene found the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Despite medical efforts, the young victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The Clayton County Police Department has initiated a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this fatal shooting. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.