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Shooting reported at Atlanta school

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A police tactical team takes up a position at Price Middle School in Atlanta, where a student was shot Thursday. A police tactical team takes up a position at Price Middle School in Atlanta, where a student was shot Thursday.

(CNN) - A student was shot Thursday afternoon at a middle school in Atlanta, Georgia, police say.

Police found a wounded student outside Price Middle School after responding to a shooting call shortly before 2 p.m., police said.

"The student has been transported alert, conscious and breathing to Grady hospital," police said.

The 14-year-old male victim was shot in the head, CNN affiliate WSB-TV reported.

A suspect, believed to be another student, was taken into custody. The school was locked down but all other students are safe, police said.

This story is developing. Check here frequently for updates.

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