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Atlanta Man Charged After Police Say He Shot Teens Taking Package From Porch

Newly released 911 calls underscore an active inquiry into whether the homeowner’s force was justified during an alleged porch theft.

Overview

  • Police say the shooting happened Dec. 11 around 3:40 p.m. on Celeste Lane in west Atlanta during an alleged attempt to take a delivered package.
  • The victims, boys ages 15 and 16, suffered gunshot wounds to the foot and arm; the older teen underwent surgery and both are expected to survive, according to police.
  • Rakim Bradford, 34, was arrested on two counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and he turned himself in, a warrant states.
  • Fulton County jail records cited in news reports indicate Bradford was booked Friday and released Sunday, while the teens have not been charged.
  • Atlanta police released two 911 recordings capturing bystanders giving first-aid guidance, and investigators say evidence and witness accounts indicate the teens planned to steal a package as the Aggravated Assault Unit continues its probe.