ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A 17-year-old boy was injured in a southwest Atlanta shooting on Tuesday afternoon, according to police.

Around 1:45 p.m., Atlanta police responded to a person shot on the 800 block of Ralph D. Abernathy Boulevard SW, which is in the West End neighborhood near the now-closed Mall West End and dozens of other businesses.

Officers reportedly found a 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his left leg. He was alert, conscious and breathing when he was taken to the hospital.

Police have not announced if they’ve made arrests or identified suspects.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.

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