Teen shot after throwing rocks

By Craig Schneider

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A 13-year-old was in stable condition after he was shot Saturday evening while throwing rocks at cars in southwest Atlanta, police said.

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John Spink, jspink@ajc.com A van belonging to Pastor Alex Williams is parked in front of the Mechanicsville United Church of God in Christ on Monday. Police say a 13-year-old threw rocks at the van before being shot by the pastor.

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Fulton County Sheriff's Office Alex Williams, charged with aggravated assault after shooting teen who threw a rock at his car.

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Police said the teen was throwing rocks at about 7:30 p.m. near Stephens and McDaniel streets when a rock broke the rear windshield of a car driven by Alex Williams.

Williams allegedly pulled a gun and shot the teen in the hip, Atlanta police spokeswoman Kim Jones said.

Williams was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and the teen was taken to a local hospital, she said.

Williams is the pastor of the Mechanicsville United Church of God in Christ on McDaniel Street.

Staff writer Mike Morris contributed to this article.