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Teen Boy Injured In Atlanta Shooting

A teenage boy was approached by a group of males who then shot toward him, Atlanta Police say.

ATLANTA, GA — A 17-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Friday in the 300 block of Kelly Street Southeast, Atlanta Police said Saturday.

The shooting took place around 10:15 p.m. Police said the teenage boy was approached by a group of males who then shot toward him, hitting him in the leg.

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The boy was alert and breathing when he was taken to a hospital, police said. His condition was unknown Monday.

A motive in the shooting has not been revealed. The APD's Aggravated Assault Unit is investigating the case.

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