15-year-old girl shot while waiting for food order in LaGrange

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - A 15-year-old girl was shot Thursday evening while sitting in a vehicle waiting for a food order in LaGrange, according to the LaGrange Police Department.

Officers responded at approximately 7:51 p.m. to the area of 505 South Greenwood St. after receiving multiple calls reporting gunshots. While officers were en route, additional callers reported that a juvenile had been shot and was being transported to a hospital in a personal vehicle.

Officers intercept vehicle, render aid

Officers intercepted the vehicle and rendered aid to the victim until she arrived at an emergency facility. The juvenile was then airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Initial investigation

The LaGrange Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene. The initial investigation found that four victims were sitting in their vehicle waiting for a food order when an unknown male fired shots toward the vehicle. The vehicle was hit, as was the 15-year-old juvenile. The occupants left the area while calling 911 for assistance.

How to submit a tip

Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective B. Vinson at 706-883-2620.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips through the Tip411 system via the mobile application, through the online portal, or by texting the keyword LAGRANGE to 847411.