Wednesday, April 8, 2026
-Rome Police Department News Release-
Shortly after 3:08 PM, officers responded to reports of shots fired near the intersection of East 13th Street and Crane Street in the area of John Graham Homes.
Upon arrival, officers located a 6-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the right leg. The child was transported to a local hospital and is currently listed in stable condition.
Preliminary information indicates the child was not the intended target. Investigators believe the shots were fired from a moving vehicle.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
We are asking anyone with information, video footage, or who may have witnessed anything in the area to please contact 9-1-1 immediately. Even the smallest detail could be critical to this investigation.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
