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Two juveniles struck by gunfire during mishandling of weapon incident in Hogansville
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Hogansville police are investigating after two juveniles were injured by gunfire during the mishandling of a weapon.
Officers responded to Boozer Street earlier today in reference to persons shot.
“Preliminary investigation determined two juveniles were shot in extremities when a firearm that was being mishandled went off, discharging one round that struck both individuals,” police said,
Officers and Troup County deputies are still on the scene conducting an investigation. Anyone who has any information on this incident is urged to contact Officer Young at (706) 637-6648.
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