Two children, just 9 and 5 years old, were wounded late Thursday night after bullets fired from a parking lot pierced the walls of their northwest Atlanta home.
Police say they believe the kids weren’t the intended targets, but they’re now recovering from gunshot wounds as detectives work to find those responsible.
Just The Facts:
- The shooting happened around 11:34 p.m. Thursday on Gun Club Road.
- A 9-year-old boy was shot in the arm, and a 5-year-old girl was hit in the elbow.
- Police say the shots came from outside the building, targeting a downstairs unit.
- Aggravated assault detectives are investigating.
The Details: Atlanta police are searching for suspects after gunfire left two children injured late Thursday night inside their apartment on Gun Club Road. Officers arrived to find the 9-year-old boy and 5-year-old girl suffering from gunshot wounds.
Investigators say the children were sitting on a couch when bullets ripped through the walls of their home. Early evidence suggests the shots came from the parking lot outside and may have been aimed at another unit in the building.
Both children were rushed to the hospital and are expected to recover. Police have not released details about a suspect but are continuing to gather evidence and review surveillance footage from the area.
In Context: This shooting comes amid ongoing efforts in Atlanta to reduce gun violence, particularly incidents involving children.
Take Action: Anyone with information is urged to contact Atlanta police or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers. A cash reward may be offered for details leading to an arrest.
Community members concerned about gun violence can also connect with local organizations offering resources, counseling, and violence prevention programs.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
