ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in South Fulton on Tuesday evening, according to police.

Around 6:23 p.m., officers responded to the 4900 block of Delano Road near the Freedom Park Apartments, where they found the teenager with a gunshot wound, said a spokesperson for the South Fulton Police Department.

The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

On Wednesday, police said they believe the suspect was trying to rob the teen when the shooting happened. Nobody is in custody yet.

The investigation is ongoing.

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

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