(NewsNation) — Two teens are recovering after authorities say they were shot while trying to steal packages from a home in Atlanta last week.
At a press conference, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said officers believe the homeowner opened fire on two boys, ages 15 and 16, to prevent the teens from stealing packages off of his porch.
Rakim Bradford, 34, was taken into custody that night and charged with two counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
The alleged “porch pirates” were transported to Grady Hospital for injuries sustained in the shooting and are in stable condition, as reported by USA Today.
No charges have been announced against the teens, and their identities remain undisclosed.