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Police investigating after 2 teenagers shot in southwest Atlanta

Oak Street Atlanta PD is responding to Oak Drive SW and Empire Boulevard SW on Tuesday on a report of two people shot. (Source: WSBTV)

ATLANTA — Two teenagers are recovering after being shot Tuesday evening at a home on Oak Drive in southwest Atlanta.

Officers responded to a call about a person shot and found a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy who had both been shot.

Both teenagers were taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Authorities said the 17-year-old boy was alert, conscious and breathing while being transported. The 16-year-old girl was listed in stable condition.

Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.