The homeowner accused of fatally shooting a 15-year-old and another teen Thursday night has been arrested.
Rakeem Bradford was charged with two counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, the Atlanta Police Department said.
All the latest developments from the investigation, live on Channel 2 Action News at 4:00pm
The shooting happened along Celeste Lane SW Around 3:30 p.m., police said the two teens were trying to steal a package from the porch of their home when they were caught by the homeowner.
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The 15-year-old was shot in the foot and the other teen was shot in the right arm.
“This is a very sad and unfortunate situation,” neighbor Israel Dortch said. “I was in my room and heard a gunshot and went out to the balcony and I saw paramedics helping someone.”
The teen was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries. One of the injured is in critical condition but is expected to survive surgery.
