DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A 12-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after being shot inside a home in DeKalb County, according to his family on Friday.
The incident happened at a home on Walnut Ridge Court in Stone Mountain. Friday afternoon DeKalb Police confirmed that a shooting did take place and that a juvenile was hurt. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on July 21.
The family said the child was inside a bedroom of the home at the time of the shooting. Police said they believe the shooting stemmed from a domestic situation.
The child was rushed to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for immediate medical attention. A family member said around 6 a.m. the child is expected to be OK and is recovering.
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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