ATLANTA — Atlanta police confirmed a 9-year-old boy is dead after a hit-and-run on Tuesday evening.
At 6:37 p.m., police responded to a call about a pedestrian hit by a car and was in critical condition.
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He has not been identified.
The boy was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Police said the suspect drove away from the scene after hitting the child.
The investigation is ongoing.
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