Teen killed, 2 injured at Thomaston graduation party

THOMASTON, Ga. - Police said a teenager is dead and two are hurt after a shooting at a graduation party on Saturday in Thomaston. 

Police said 18-year-old Akeem Ellison was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said.

Officials said the party was Saturday morning and about 200 people, mostly juveniles, attended.

Two teenagers are being treated for injuries: a 17-year-old from Manchester was airlifted to a hospital for treatment and a 15-year-old from Thomaston was also taken to a hospital. FOX 5 Atlanta is working to learn their conditions.

Police said they believe the shooting started after a fight broke out inside the event center where the party was held.

Police have not released information on possible suspects.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.