Teen shot during possible robbery attempt in northwest Atlanta

The Brief

  • A 15-year-old boy was shot in the leg during a possible robbery attempt in northwest Atlanta.
  • The teen was found alert, conscious, and breathing, and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
  • The investigation is ongoing, with preliminary findings suggesting the teen may have been targeted for robbery.

ATLANTA A 15-year-old boy was shot in the leg during a possible robbery attempt Wednesday night in northwest Atlanta, police said.

What we know:

Officers responded around 10:05 p.m. to a report of a person shot at 180 Oakcliff Court NW, where they found the teen with a gunshot wound to his right leg.

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