Gunman sought after teen injured in SW Atlanta shooting
A teenager was shot in the shoulder Wednesday evening in southwest Atlanta, according to police.
Few details have been released, but officers said the incident took place around 6:15 p.m. in the 600 block of Amal Drive.
The victim was conscious when he was taken to a hospital, Atlanta police spokeswoman Officer TaSheena Brown told AJC.com. His name has not been released, but police said they believe he is 15 years old.
Witnesses told officers a man driving a white sedan took off after shooting the teen, Brown said. No other injuries were reported, but some property was damaged during the gunfire, according to police.
The investigation is ongoing.
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