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Police search for suspect after 15-year-old shot in Troup County

LAGRANGE, Ga. — Police are searching for a suspect after a 15-year-old boy was shot in LaGrange.

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LaGrange police said around 7:45 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to a person shot call at the 200 block of Handley Street.

Once they arrived, they reportedly found a 15-year-old boy near Habersham Drive with a gunshot wound in his back.

Officers immediately began rendering aid until paramedics arrived.

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The teen was taken to WellStar West Georgia Medical Center and later transferred to Grady Memorial Hospital.

The teen’s identity or condition has not been released.

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Police do not have a suspect in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact LaGrange police at 706-833-2603 or Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000.

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