Atlanta Mother Seeks More Security After Son Is Shot Again at Apartment Complex
An Atlanta mother is advocating for enhanced security at her apartment complex after her son was shot for the second time at the same location within a year. The 13-year-old survived being shot multiple times while sleeping in their unit,…
Lafayette, IN, October 19, 2026 —
An Atlanta mother is calling for enhanced security at her apartment complex after her 13-year-old son was shot for the second time at the same location within a year. The boy survived being shot multiple times while he was sleeping in the family’s unit.
Police stated that the unit was targeted by more than 100 shots. The summary of the incident does not provide a date or additional details about when or how the shooting occurred.
The mother has highlighted what she described as a lack of security at the southeast Atlanta complex and is advocating for improvements. The information provided does not specify what security measures are currently in place or what changes she is seeking.
The account identifies this as the second time her son was shot at the same location within a year, but does not give details about the earlier shooting. It also does not identify the apartment complex, the mother or her son, or provide information about a suspect, arrests, or the status of any investigation.
The available information does not state whether the complex or its management has responded to the mother’s concerns. Further details about the shootings and any proposed security changes were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Don Shipman on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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