Tragic Evening in Scottdale: Teen Loses Life in Shooting; Authorities Investigate Close Acquaintance Angle
SCOTTDALE, Ga. — A 16-year-old was fatally shot in Scottdale, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, authorities said Tuesday. The DeKalb County Police responded to reports of a shooting at the 300 block of Hatton Drive around 6:17 p.m. Monday, where they discovered the teenager with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The identity of the victim has …