A stray bullet struck a 3-year-old child in southwest Atlanta, sending shockwaves through the community and propelling the toddler into emergency medical care, authorities said. The Atlanta Police Department, according to FOX 5 Atlanta, responded to reports of a shooting yesterday afternoon around 5:40 p.m. in the 1300 block of Kimberly Way SW. Upon arrival, they discovered the young victim with a wound inflicted by a gun.

The child, who was outside at an apartment complex when the incident occurred, was quickly transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to recover. Officers at the scene, working to piece together the disturbing puzzle, are now on a hunt to identify the triggerman in an area too often echoed with the sounds of gunfire. Anyone with information is being urged to step forward and assist with the investigation, Atlanta officials emphasized.

Further details provided by Atlanta News First revealed that the shot was to the child's "upper extremity." In response to the shooting, the Atlanta Police Department's Aggravated Assault Unit promptly took to the scene, scouring for evidence and eyewitness accounts that could shed light on the circumstances of the shooting and, ultimately, lead to the apprehension of the individual responsible.

Law enforcement is calling on the community to help bring the perpetrator to justice by contacting the Atlanta Police Department at 404-658-6666 with any potentially helpful tips. For those wishing to remain anonymous, there's an option to contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit their website, with the possibility of receiving a cash reward for information resulting in an arrest and indictment.