ATLANTA GEORGIA, A 7-year-old girl was killed and her mother injured Tuesday night after gunfire was directed into their northwest Atlanta home in what police describe as a drive-by shooting.
The victim has been identified by the Fulton County Medical Examiner as Zoey Price, who had recently celebrated her seventh birthday in December.
Authorities confirmed she is the youngest homicide victim recorded in the City of Atlanta so far in 2026.
According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded shortly after 9:45 p.m. to reports of shots fired at a residence in the 2200 block of Tiger Flowers Drive NW, near the intersection of Joe Louis Drive NW.
During a late-night press conference, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum stated that the shooting appears to have stemmed from an earlier dispute between two individuals. Investigators believe the disagreement occurred approximately 30 minutes before the gunfire.
Chief Schierbaum said the suspect returned to the area and fired into the home, where the child and her 44-year-old mother were inside at the time.
When officers arrived, they found both victims suffering from gunshot wounds. In an effort to save the child’s life, officers transported Zoey Price in a patrol vehicle to a nearby hospital. Despite those efforts, she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Her mother was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released details regarding her current condition.
Chief Schierbaum stated that homicide detectives are actively pursuing leads and said investigators believe they have identified the individual responsible.
He urged the suspect to turn himself in and stated that an arrest warrant would be sought.
The fatal shooting has shaken residents in the northwest Atlanta neighborhood, particularly given the young age of the victim. Investigators continue working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the earlier dispute and the events that led to the gunfire.
No arrests have been announced at this time. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Atlanta Police Department as the investigation remains ongoing.
