12-year-old injured in suspected drive-by shooting in southeast Atlanta

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A 12-year-old was shot while sleeping in their home in southeast Atlanta early on Halloween morning. The shooting occurred around 12:15 a.m. when someone fired into the house from the street. The child suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder and a graze wound to the arm. They were taken to the hospital, but their condition has not been updated. Police found several shell casings at the scene and are conducting ballistic testing. The investigation is ongoing, but no further details have been released.


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