Child dies in southeast Atlanta shooting

An investigation is underway after a child died in a shooting Saturday afternoon, according to police.

Atlanta police confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that a 12-year-old boy was shot in the 1800 block of Lathrop St SE. Police were dispatched to the scene at about 1:49 p.m.

This is a developing story. We’ll have the latest updates on WSB Tonight at 11 p.m.

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