15-year-old shot, killed by 16-year-old, Griffin police say

GRIFFIN, Ga. — A 15-year-old was found shot to death at a Spalding County home on Wednesday night.

The Griffin Police Department said it responded to a call about a person shot on Poplar Street in Griffin.

Officers found a 15-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound.

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He was taken to Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital before being taken to Grady Memorial Hospital where he died from his injuries.

Police have not released his name.

Officers eventually arrested a 16-year-old in connection to the teen’s death.

The 16-year-old is being charged as an adult, but his name has not been released.

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He is facing charges of felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a person under 18 and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Officers are continuing to investigate. If you have any information, please call Investigator J. Spears at (678) 603-3331.

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