A Georgia homeowner is facing charges after allegedly shooting two teenagers suspected of stealing packages from his porch. The incident occurred last week and has led to significant legal repercussions for the homeowner.

Rakim Bradford has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and an additional charge of possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. The charges stem from the shooting of two teenage boys, aged 15 and 16.

The event unfolded outside Bradford’s Atlanta townhome shortly before 3:30 p.m. on December 11. According to police reports, the homeowner discharged his weapon in response to what he believed was a theft in progress.

Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum commented on the incident, stating, “Our investigation suggests that a property crime was taking place, with packages being removed from a front porch, which is not unusual during this time of year. The homeowner fired his weapon in an attempt to stop the crime.”

“Our investigation has determined that we believe a property crime was occurring — that some packages were being taken off of a front porch, which is not uncommon this time of year — and the homeowner did discharge his weapon to stop that,” Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said at the time.

Responding officers found a 15-year-old with a gunshot wound to his right foot. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment.

An aerial view of the  Atlanta townhome community where two teens were shot last week while allegedly trying to stealing packages.  (WAGA)

A short time later, officers found the other teen with a gunshot wound to his right arm. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Early Friday morning, police said that the teen underwent surgery. Both teens are expected to survive.

The teens were suspected of stealing packages left on the porch of a home, commonly known as “porch piracy.”

Atlanta police at the scene of a shooting where two teens were wounded.  (WAGA)

No charges against them have been announced.