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17-year-old shot near North Cobb Highschool: Police

According to authorities, officers were dispatched to the area around 3400 Old 41 Highway at around 10:51 p.m. in response to a report of a person shot.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Acworth Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that happened across the street from North Cobb High School and injured a 17-year-old on Friday night. 

According to authorities, officers were dispatched to around 3400 Old 41 Highway at around 10:51 p.m. in response to a report of a person shot. That's the same address for North Cobb High School. 

A 17-year-old was found shot, and police said he was taken to Kennestone Hospital. The police department said he is undergoing treated and expected to be OK. 

During the officer's investigation, they found out the shooting took place in the parking lot of several business offices at 3440 Blue Springs Road. The incident is believed to have stemmed from a dispute between the victim and the shooter. 

Police have not made arrests and have not provided any suspect information. 

Authorities are urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation. The Acworth Police Department can be reached at 770-974-1232.

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