A 17-year-old boy was shot early Friday at a South Fulton apartment complex along Cascade Road and rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital, authorities said. He suffered at least one gunshot wound, and detectives are still trying to untangle how the shooting unfolded.
Police Respond to Cascade Road Scene
South Fulton police told 11Alive that officers were called to an address on Cascade Road, where they found the injured teen at an apartment complex. Detectives from the department's Criminal Investigations Division and Crime Scene Investigations unit responded to the scene to begin collecting evidence and interviewing potential witnesses. Investigators have kept a tight lid on additional details as they work to piece together what happened.
Call to 4455 Cascade Road SW
Atlanta News First reported that crews were called around 3:40 a.m. to the apartments at 4455 Cascade Road SW. Reporters on scene saw detectives zeroing in on a truck with shattered windows and multiple bullet holes, a visual hint at just how many rounds may have been fired. The outlet also reported that the 17-year-old was transported from the complex to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment.
No Arrests Yet; Police Seek Tips
As of late Friday, South Fulton police had not announced any arrests in the case and have not publicly identified a suspect. Investigators are asking anyone with information or video from the area to contact the department, according to 11Alive. Officers and detectives said they plan to keep canvassing the complex and reviewing surveillance footage as they follow up on leads.
Local Context
The shooting adds to a string of violent incidents involving teenagers in South Fulton and nearby neighborhoods. In March, police said two teenagers were killed in a separate South Fulton shooting while authorities searched for a suspect, according to CBS Atlanta. City leaders in recent months have publicly stressed beefed-up patrols and youth outreach efforts aimed at curbing gun violence involving minors.
South Fulton police have not released the teen's name. This story will be updated as officials share more information about the shooting and the investigation.
