ATLANTA — An investigation is underway in Atlanta after a child was shot in the hand.
Officers responded to a person shot call at 1012 Smith St SW around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday night, the Atlanta Police Department said in a news release. The location is not far from Pittman Park. Officers said they discovered a 6-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the hand.
The child was rushed to a local hospital in stable condition, authorities said. The circumstances of the incident are still unknown.
This is a developing story and 11Alive is working to learn more as police continue to investigate the scene.
