A child lies in the hospital tonight after someone shot them in the back at a southwest Atlanta residence, police say.
❗ Why It Matters: Parents and neighbors in southwest Atlanta face growing concerns about child safety as gun violence continues to affect the city’s youngest residents.
🔍 What’s Happening:
- Atlanta Police officers rushed to a residential area where Meadow Lane Circle meets Cherry Blossom Drive
- Medical teams transported the young victim to Arthur M. Blank Children’s Hospital
- Police have not named any suspects
⚠️ Between the Lines: Law enforcement remains tight-lipped about crucial details, including the child’s age and current medical status, leaving community members anxious for answers.