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17-year-old shot while walking outside SW Atlanta apartment complex, police say

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ATLANTA — A 17-year-old was shot in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday afternoon, according to police.

Officers said that at around 4:45 p.m., officers responded to an apartment complex on Fairburn Road.

Officers found a 17-year-old who heard gunfire while walking outside before he was shot.

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Police said the teen is expected to be OK.

Officers are continuing to investigate this shooting.

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