LaGrange teen airlifted to hospital after shooting
A LaGrange teen is in the hospital after a shooting.
The shooting occurred around 7:51 p.m. on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, in the area of 505 South Greenwood Street.
Police say they first responded to several calls of gunshots being fired, when additional callers reported a 15-year-old female had been shot and was being taken by a personal vehicle to a nearby hospital.
“Officers intercepted this vehicle and rendered aid to the victim until she arrived at the emergency facility,” police said.
The female suffered from a gunshot wound and was airlifted Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The Criminal Investigations Division began investigating and determined an unknown male fired shots at a vehicle occupied by the 15-year-old, a 3-year-old and two adults.
Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective B. Vinson at 706-883-2620.
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