One person shot in parking lot near Cobb high school following football game, police say

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating a shooting that took place near a Cobb County high school.

Cobb County police officials told Channel 2 Action News officers received reports of a shooting around 10:53 p.m. Friday near North Cobb High School located on Old 41 Highway NW.

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When authorities arrived, they located one person who was shot in the leg. The victim was taken to the hospital, where their condition is unknown.

According to the investigation, the victim was shot in a business plaza parking lot across the street from NCHS. Officials said after being shot, the victim walked across the road to the campus, where police met them.

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Authorities have not released the victim’s identity nor what led to the shooting.

Officials added that the shooting occurred after the football game at NCHS against Westlake High School.

Acworth police are continuing the investigation.

Channel 2 Action News reached out to Acworth police and Cobb County Schools for more information but has not received a response.

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