14-Year-Old Shot in Leg During Altercation on Joseph E Boone Blvd NW

On Monday, July 22nd, at around 1:10 AM, Atlanta Police officers responded to reports of a shooting at the location of 616 Joseph E Boone Blvd NW in the Vine City area. Upon arrival, officers found a 14-year-old male juvenile with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition.

Preliminary investigations reveal that the juvenile was with friends when an altercation within the group escalated into gunfire. The juvenile sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation is ongoing.