Boy ‘shot while playing outside’ not random, police say
East Point police have provided new details regarding the tragic shooting death of a 9-year-old boy.
The incident, initially believed to have occurred while the child, King Black, was playing outside with his friends, has now taken a disturbing turn.
According to the latest information released by the authorities, it is believed that the shooting actually took place inside a residence and was not a random act.
The East Point Police Department has been actively investigating the case, and their findings suggest that the shooting occurred within the confines of a home on East Washington Avenue.
Detectives with specialized training in homicide investigations are currently conducting interviews with witnesses and potential suspects.
In light of these developments, the police are collaborating closely with the District Attorney’s Office to determine the appropriate charges in this heartbreaking incident.
As the investigation progresses, authorities have taken swift action and have placed the mother and her boyfriend behind bars on charges related to the shooting.
The community remains in shock and mourning over the tragic loss of young King Black.
The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of community safety and the need for increased vigilance in ensuring the well-being of our children, even within the perceived safety of their own neighborhoods.
The East Point Police Department is urging anyone with additional information related to the case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
The authorities are determined to bring justice to the young victim and his grieving family, as well as to ensure the safety of the community moving forward.
As more details emerge from this tragic incident, the community stands united in grief and calls for a swift resolution to this senseless act of violence.
