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6-year-old girl shot at Atlanta apartment complex

5-year-old girl shot at Atlanta apartment complex, witnesses say (WSB-TV)

ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that left at least one person injured on Tuesday afternoon.

Officers were called to the Abby Ridge Apartments on MLK Jr. Drive just after 5 p.m. to reports of a person shot.

Investigators said the victim is a 6-year-old girl.

Police confirmed the victim was alert, conscious and breathing when paramedics transported them to the hospital, but they have not commented on what led up to the shooting.

Investigators say they have detained a possible suspect, but have not offered other details.