A teenage boy lies in critical condition after a bullet tore through his skull at an Austell residence yesterday afternoon, while three young suspects now sit behind bars.
🔍 What Happened: The shooting unfolded around 4 p.m. at 1985 Padgett Drive, where Cobb County police officers arrived to find a young teen with a catastrophic head wound. Paramedics rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors now work to save his life.
• The victim’s age hasn’t been disclosed beyond “juvenile male”
• The relationship between the victim and suspects remains unclear
👮 The Investigation: Within hours, detectives had identified three juvenile suspects and secured arrest warrants, moving with unusual speed for a case involving minors.
• All three suspects were quickly located and taken into custody
• Police have characterized the shooting as “an isolated event,” suggesting targeted rather than random violence
The case remains active, with investigators from Cobb County’s Major Crimes Unit still piecing together what happened in the moments before the trigger was pulled.
The Sources
- Cobb County Police Department report (Case Number: 25047399)
