ATLANTA (CBS ATLANTA) -
An elderly woman is recovering Friday night after being shot in the head during a home invasion, according to Atlanta police.
Officers were called to the victim's home located in the 1800 block of Campbellton Road shortly after 7:30 a.m. Friday.
They found an 87-year-old woman with a head injury. It was believed the victim was struck with an object, but after medical evaluation it was determined that she was shot once in the head.
The victim was taken to a local hospital. She is listed in critical condition.
The home invasion is under investigation.
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