DeKalb police investigating shooting that injured 16-year-old

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that injured a 16-year-old boy.

On Saturday at 1:35 p.m., officers responded to 1492 Bouldercrest Road to reports of a person shot.

When they arrived they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.

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He was taken to the hospital by EMS for treatment of his non-life-threatening injury.

The victim told police he was standing outside when he was shot by unknown people.

Detectives responded to the scene and are continuing their investigation.

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