13-year-old shot in NW Atlanta drive-by shooting

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Young teen shot in NW Atlanta drive-by

Police are looking for suspects in a shooting that put a 13-year-old boy in the hospital early Monday morning.

A 13-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after being shot in a drive-by in northwest Atlanta.

Police reported a shooting at a home on Ezra Church Drive in the early morning hours of Monday.

Officers said a white car was seen in front of the victim's home. A suspect in the car fired multiple shots toward the house before taking off.

The teenager, who was hit in the arm while inside the house, was transported to Children's Hospital of Atlanta at Egleston. Police said he is expected to make a recovery.

Police investigate a drive-by shooting along Ezra Church Drive in northwest Atlanta on Oct. 10, 2022. (FOX 5)

The 13-year-old was not home alone, according to police. They said his mother was also inside with him. She was not injured from the shooting.

Officers are still investigating the shooting. 

They have not released any further details on the suspect or motive.