One teenager is dead and another was injured after a shooting outside of an Atlanta high school early Sunday morning, police say.
One teenager is dead and another was injured after a shooting outside of an Atlanta high school early Sunday morning, police said.
Officers with the Atlanta Police Department responded to a report of multiple people shot at Benjamin E. Mays High School at around 2:27 a.m. Two victims, a 16-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy, were found on scene and taken to local hospitals.The victims, who were both rising juniors, have not been identified. It's not clear if the teenagers attended Benjamin E. Mays High School."My heart goes out to both families, and definitely to the family of the decedent," he said.
"Even during Summer Break, the safety and well-being of our students and employees remains a top priority for Atlanta Public Schools," the district said. Superintendent Lisa Herring called the shooting, which happened just days after the close of the school year,"tragic." "A crisis team will be on campus this coming Tuesday to help those who might need additional support," Herring said."Our condolences go out to our families that have been impacted."This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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