ATLANTA — The homeowner accused of shooting a 15-year-old and another teen on Thursday evening has now been arrested.
The Atlanta Police Department said Rakim Bradford has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
All the latest developments on the investigation, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News at 4:00 p.m.
The shooting happened along Celeste Lane SW around 3:30 p.m. Police say the two teens were attempting to steal a package off the home’s porch when the homeowner caught them.
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The 15-year-old was shot in the foot, while the other teen took a bullet to the right arm.
“It’s just a very sad and unfortunate situation,” neighbor Israel Dortch said. “I was up in my room, heard a gunshot, went out on the balcony, and I saw paramedics assisting somebody.”
The teens were taken to a nearby hospital for their injuries. One of them was in critical condition, but is expected to survive his surgery.
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