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12-year-old boy shot at elementary school in Conyers

Deputies said another boy was taken into custody and charged in connection with the incident.

CONYERS, Ga. — Rockdale County Sheriff's Deputies said a 12-year-old boy was wounded in a shooting at an elementary school in Conyers Friday evening.

According to a release, deputies responded to a call from Peeks Chapel Elementary School on Avalon Parkway at about 6:35 p.m. and found the boy suffering from a gunshot wound.

He was taken to a local hospital. His condition is not presently known.

Deputies said a boy was taken into custody and has been charged in connection with the shooting.

According to the release, the incident remains under investigation.

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