17-year-old shot multiple times outside of Southlake Mall, Morrow police say

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Police confirmed that a teen was shot multiple times outside of a mall in Morrow.

On Monday at 4:35 p.m., Morrow Police responded to a person shot in the parking lot of Southlake Mall.

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When police arrived at the scene, they found a 17-year-old who had been shot multiple times. He was shot three times, once in the calf, once in the shoulder, and once in the rear, according to police.

Police say they provided medical aid and he was transported to an Atlanta area hospital.

Police say he is stable at this time.

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The Morrow Criminal Investigations Division is currently investigating the incident.

There is no word on a suspect or details leading up to the shooting at this time.

Officials ask that anyone with information on this shooting contact Morrow Police.

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