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Atlanta Homeowner Charged After Shooting Teens During Suspected Porch-Package Theft

Police say the gunfire followed an attempted package theft outside the southwest Atlanta residence.

Overview

  • Rakim Bradford faces two counts of aggravated assault and a weapons charge after two juveniles were shot outside his Celeste Lane townhome, according to arrest documents and police.
  • A 15-year-old was wounded and a 16-year-old was hospitalized in critical condition after surgery, with officials indicating the older teen is expected to survive.
  • Atlanta police said there was no home invasion and reported no ongoing threat to the Villages of Cascade community.
  • Investigators executed a search warrant, interviewed Bradford at police headquarters, and the Aggravated Assault Unit continues to lead the active case.
  • An arrest warrant cites statements that the teens followed a delivery van and agreed to take a package as Bradford allegedly fired from his doorway, and police said the juveniles have not been charged.