17-year-old boy wounded in Atlanta shooting, police say

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Kelly Street
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Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Atlanta Georgia in Atlanta, Georgia: Just before 10:20 p.m. Friday, Atlanta police responded to a shooting on Kelly Street near Rawson-Washington Park. A 17‑year‑old boy was found shot in the leg; he was alert, conscious and breathing and was taken to a hospital by a private vehicle. Police say the victim was approached by a group of males who fired shots toward him, striking his leg. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been announced yet.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
male shooter(s) At-fault party

Original reporting

17-year-old boy wounded in Atlanta shooting, police say

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