ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating after a teenage boy was killed on Wednesday night.
Officers were called to Greensferry Avenue off Northside Drive just before 7:15 p.m.
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When they arrived, they found a 14-year-old boy who had suffered a gunshot wound.
Police initially reported that the victim was a teenage girl, but have since issued a correction.
He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, but later died from his injuries. His name has not been released.
Investigators say that the victim and another male were mishandling the gun, causing it to go off and hit the teenager.
It’s unclear how old the other person is or if he will face charges.
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