Preliminary information: On April 5, 2026, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Atlanta Police Zone 6 officers responded to a report of a person shot at 921 Highland View NE. Upon arriving on the scene, officers located a 15-year-old male victim who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was alert, conscious, and breathing, and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. On the scene, responding officers detained a possible suspect.
Preliminary investigation indicates the victim sustained their injury as a result of an escalating domestic dispute.
Investigators with the Domestic Violence Unit responded to the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation continues.
Please keep in mind that the information released is preliminary in nature and could change as the investigation progresses or new information comes to light.