ATLANTA — An investigation is underway after a child died in a shooting Saturday afternoon, according to police.
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Atlanta police confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that a 12-year-old boy was shot in the 1800 block of Lathrop St SE. Police were dispatched to the scene at about 1:49 p.m.
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The child was taken to the hospital in critical condition, officials said.
Despite lifesaving efforts, he died of his injuries.
Investigators are questioning a youth and adults that were inside of the location when the shooting happened.
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