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16-year-old shot in face in northwest Atlanta neighborhood, police say – WSB-TV Channel 2

ATLANTA — A 16-year-old boy is hospitalized after Atlanta police say he was shot in the face.

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Shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday, officers were called to a home on Oldknow Drive about a person shot.

When police arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy who had been shot in the face.

Authorities said the teen was in stable condition and was taken to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

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Atlanta investigators are working to understand what led to the shooting. It is unclear if a suspect has been arrested or if any arrests have been made.

The investigation is ongoing.

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