Two teenagers were shot in southwest Atlanta on Thursday afternoon, police said.

The incident happened in the area of Empire Boulevard at Oak Drive.

A 14-year-old and a 15-year-old were wounded, police said. One was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, while the other was taken to Atlanta Medical Center.

Atlanta police have not yet released any additional information.

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People join a rally in support for U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees on Tuesday afternoon, April 1, 2025, at the Atlanta headquarters after federal cuts triggered significant layoffs. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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