ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – Three teenagers were shot and one of them was killed in the latest shootings on Atlanta’s streets.
Atlanta Police responded to a report of shots fired near Pryor and Bass streets Saturday around 9:30 p.m. On scene, officers found a deceased juvenile male, Joshua Adetunji, 16, with a gunshot wound. Two other victims, an adult male and a juvenile male with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, were also located, according to APD.
Atlanta Police say it was a 16-year-old who was killed and the other two that were injured are ages 14 and 19.
Investigators say this all started with a fight that turned into shots being fired.
“We were able to identify three different crime scenes within this immediate vicinity and officers and detectives have worked diligently in trying to process those scenes,” said Lt. Ralph Woolfolk, Atlanta Homicide Commander.
According to APD crime stats for the week ending on Feb. 26, homicides are up more than 30% from the same date last year citywide.
The investigation continues. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 404-577-TIPS(8477) or e-mail the anonymous information using the online form at www.crimestoppersatlanta.org.
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