8-year-old shot, killed at southwest Atlanta apartment, police say

Child shot, killed in SW Atlanta

Police said an 8-year-old was shot and killed overnight inside an apartment. Police believe it's an isolated incident.

ATLANTA - Police are investigating after an 8-year-old child was shot and died late Saturday night at an apartment in southwest Atlanta.

It happened around 10:15 p.m. at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of Alison Court SW near Myrtle Drive SW.

The child had at least one gunshot wound and was rushed to the hospital where they later died.

"It's still very early in this investigation," Lt. Ralph Woolfolks said. "It's a very unfortunate incident in which we know a minor child did expire as a result of the injuries."\

Memorial for 8-year-old shot and killed

An 8-year-old was killed on Saturday night in what police described as an accidental shooting.

Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, but believe it may have been an accident. Police said another minor was at the scene at the time.

A memorial was set up for the young boy Sunday. Flowers, balloons, candles and photos of the child were set up outside his apartment.

Neighbors said the child was polite and friendly.

"When I found out about it last night, I mean, me and my husband, I know we cried. Because I have never been that close to that before. And so my heart goes out to the family," said neighbor Keisha Dukes.

Another juvenile was in the apartment at the time.

The Atlanta Police Department said it is investigating.

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