COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Cobb County police have released new information after a reported shooting at a Cobb County high school Saturday night.
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The shooting happened around 9 p.m. during a football game held at South Cobb High School.
According to police, the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries but is expected to make a full recovery.
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Police identified a 14-year-old boy as a suspect. His identity was not released.
He was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault, reckless conduct, minor in possession of a firearm, criminal trespass, and violation of probation.
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In a statement released to Channel 2 Action News, the Cobb County School District said the following:
“Cobb Police have confirmed reports of shots fired during a community event at South Cobb High School. As the campus was used through a facility use request and this is not a District event, we do not have any further details and appreciate the Cobb Police Department’s quick response.”
The investigation is ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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