Atlanta, GA
Suspect charged after gun goes off, shoots neighbor through apartment wall, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Atlanta police said a person is facing charges after their gun went off and shot a neighbor through an apartment wall late Saturday night.
Officers said a man was shot through the wall of his apartment at 2400 Campbellton Road, the Blue Harmony complex in southwest Atlanta’s Campbellton Road neighborhood, while he was watching television around 11:50 p.m.
The victim was hit in the neck, according to police. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital and is reportedly stable.
Police said the victim’s neighbor was arrested and charged over the incident. They said investigators believe the victim was shot because the suspect’s firearm was negligently handled.
Police have not identified the suspect or detailed the charges they’re facing.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.
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