Georgia Homeowner Charged After Shooting Two Suspected Porch Pirates
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A Georgia homeowner has been charged with shooting two teenagers who were suspected of stealing packages from his porch last week.
Rakim Bradford faces two counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm in the shooting of teenage boys, ages 15 and 16.
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Rakim Bradford is accused of shooting two teenagers who were accused of trying to steal a package from the porch of his Atlanta home. (Fulton County Sheriff’s Office; WAGA)
The shooting happened outside a townhouse in Atlanta just before 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 11.
“Our investigation determined that we believe a property crime occurred – some packages were removed from the front porch, a rare occurrence this time of year – and the homeowner discharged his weapon to stop it,” Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said at the time.
The police who intervened in the incident found a 15-year-old young man with a gunshot wound to his right foot. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment.
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An aerial view of the Atlanta townhouse community where two teenagers were shot last week while allegedly trying to steal packages. (WAGA)
A short time later, police found the other young man shot in his right arm. He was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Early Friday morning, police said the teenager underwent surgery. Both teenagers are expected to survive.
The teens were suspected of stealing packages left on a home’s porch, commonly known as “porch piracy.”
Atlanta police are at the scene of a shooting in which two teenagers were injured. (WAGA)
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No charges were announced against them.
