HAMPTON, Ga. — An investigation is underway after a teen was shot and killed in Hampton Saturday night, police said.
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Clayton County officers responded to reports of a shooting near Paladin Drive and Trafalgar Way around 10:00 p.m. on Sept. 6.
Upon arrival, they found the young victim unresponsive with gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Channel 2’s Eryn Rogers spoke with family members of the victim, who identified him as Zion Barrett, 16. Police have not identified a suspect in the case.
The Clayton County Police Department has stated that its investigation into the incident remains active and ongoing.
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