Atlanta

7-year-old dead, mom shot in west Atlanta neighborhood, family says

ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating after two people were shot on Tuesday night.

Officers were called to Tiger Flowers Drive NW near Joseph E. Boone Blvd. where they found two victims just after 9:45 p.m.

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Family members confirmed to Channel 2’s Eryn Rogers that the victims are a 7-year-old and her mother.

Police say the girl was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, but died from her injuries.

The mother was also taken to the hospital, but is alert, conscious and breathing.

Investigators have not shared details on possible suspects.

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