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       Atlanta crime surge fuels Buckhead's push for own policing: 'We are fed up with this' Buckhead City Committee CEO Bill White speaks out on the recent incidents of violence in the community and the suburb's efforts to cut ties with Atlanta.

       An 8-year-old boy was shot and killed at an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta on Saturday night, according to police.

       The child was rushed to the hospital for treatment after officers were called around 10:15 p.m., but he died as a result of his wound.

       An 8-year-old boy was shot and killed at an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta on Saturday night. (WAGA)

       Homicide detectives are currently investigating the incident. It's unclear what led to the shooting, but police told Fox 5 Atlanta that it may have been an accident.

       ATLANTA WOMAN AND KILLER DEAD FOLLOWING LUXURY APARTMENT SHOOTING

       "It's still very early in this investigation," Lt. Ralph Woolfolk told the local news outlet. "It's a very unfortunate incident in which we know a minor child did expire as a result of the injuries."

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       Police inside the home in southwest Atlanta where an 8-year-old boy was shot and killed. (WAGA)

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       There have been 647 shootings throughout Atlanta this year, an 18% increase over the same time frame in 2020.