Atlanta Police Department: 6/4/21: Person Shot, Arrest Made 3255 Peachtree Rd. NE

Atlanta GA

08 June, 2021

4:45 PM

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Press release from the Atlanta Police Department: 06/07/2021 211551354 Preliminary Information: On 6/4/21 around 3:34 pm, officers responded to a person shot at the location of 3255 Peachtree Rd NE. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was identified as Marafang Darboe. (DOB 2/99) He was alert, conscious and breathing and transported to the hospital for treatment. A male working security at the location who also witnessed the shooting had the suspect detained prior to police arrival. Officers immediately placed the suspect in custody. Officers canvassed the location and also recovered the suspect's firearm. Preliminary investigation reveals the suspect was inside the location and handling a firearm in an unsafe manner when it discharged and struck the victim as a result. After gathering additional witness accounts, officers identified the suspect as Joseph Kenny, DOB 1/90). He was charged with Reckless Conduct and transported to the Fulton County Jail without incident.  Please keep in mind the above information is preliminary in nature and can change as the investigation progresses and new information comes to light. This press release was produced by the Atlanta Police Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.