12-year-old girl, 13-year old boy shot near playground in Atlanta neighborhood, police say

ATLANTA — Atlanta police are currently investigating a double shooting near a playground.

Officers were called to McDaniel Street SW where they found two children suffering from gunshot wounds.

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Police said the victims are a 12-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy.

Channel 2 Action News crews on the scene found police tape surrounding a playground.

Police say both victims were alert, conscious and breathing, but the extent of their injuries is unclear.

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Investigators said an ongoing dispute between groups of juveniles escalated to gunfire.

Investigators have not commented on possible suspects or motives.

The investigation is ongoing.

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