A 17-year-old boy was found shot Friday night in the 300 block of Kelly Street SE, according to Atlanta police. Officers located the teen at the scene, where he was described as alert, conscious and breathing when first responders got there. The shooting remains under investigation and, as of Saturday, no arrests had been announced.
A Channel 2 photographer spotted officers flooding the block late Friday night, and police followed up Saturday with an update confirming they had found the victim at that location, according to WSB-TV. The station reported that Atlanta police did not immediately release additional information about a suspect or a possible motive.
Police Response And What We Know
Atlanta police said the teen was "alert, conscious and breathing" when officers reached him, the department stated, per WSB-TV. Detectives stayed on scene as they canvassed the area for witnesses and physical evidence. The department has not released details about where the victim was taken for medical treatment.
How This Fits Into June's Violence
The Kelly Street shooting lands in the middle of a rough June for Atlanta teens. Federal prosecutors say a June 5 shooting aboard a MARTA train wounded a 17-year-old and led to federal charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, and CBS Atlanta reported a June 10 shooting near Washington Park that sent another 17-year-old to the hospital.
What Police Are Asking
No arrests have been reported and investigators are still working the case, looking for witnesses and any available video from around Kelly Street SE. Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or through the Atlanta Police Department's Crime Stoppers page at Atlanta Police Department. We will update this story as officials release more details.
