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Crews respond to scene of teen shot, Decatur Police say

Here is what we know.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Crews responded to a scene in DeKalb County where a 14-year-old was shot at an apartment complex Monday evening, according to authorities.

The Decatur Police Department said officers responded just before 5:15 p.m. in the 1300 block of Oakview Road in reference to the shooting. They claim the injury was "self-inflicted" but didn't elaborate further. 

The young teen was taken to a hospital in critical condition. 

No other details have been released. 

11Alive is working to get more details about the investigation and what led up to the incident. This story will be updated when more information is released.

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