DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A 12-year-old boy was shot in DeKalb County early Friday morning, family members said.

The shooting happened on Walnut Ridge Court in DeKalb County around 2:30 a.m.

Family members said thankfully the boy is expected to survive.

It is unclear exactly what led up to the shooting.

Police were still on the scene just after 5 a.m.

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