The shooting occurred days before the Georgia runoff election between Sen. Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker, a former football star.
"According to the preliminary investigation, the teen was campaigning for Raphael Warnock for the upcoming run-off election when the incident occurred," police said.
"While at the front door of one of the residences on Hartridge Street, the suspect fired a shot through the closed door, striking the teen," cops said.Police said officers quickly identified and located a suspect, 43-year-old Jimmy Paiz, at the residence. Paiz was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and aggravated battery, both of which are felonies, according to cops.
In a statement to NBC News sent by Warnock's campaign, the senator said, "I am saddened to learn about this incident. I am praying for the victim and their family and wish them a full recovery."Paiz was being held in lieu of a $5,700 bond in jail.
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