1 juvenile dead, 4 injured after overnight shooting

by Myshia Collins

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Officers have reported that 1 juvenile has been pronounced dead, along with 4 other juveniles being injured after an overnight shooting.

On Dec. 23, at around 11:48 p.m., police responded to the 1700 block of West Broad Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old male deceased at the scene. In addition, four other juveniles suffered gunshot wounds ranging from the ages of 15 to 17-years-old.

Officers have reported that 1 juvenile has been pronounced dead, along with 4 other juveniles being injured after an overnight shooting.

Officials say that two victims were transported to a hospital in Macon, where they remain in surgery; one victim is being treated for internal injuries. Two additional victims were treated at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital but have since been released.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Department at (229) 431-2100 or Crime Stoppers at (229) 436-8477.

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