A teenage boy is fighting for his life following a late-night shooting in Surprise, authorities said Thursday.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is on the hunt for one or more suspects after a 16-year-old was shot in a residential area near 113th Avenue and Campana Drive, south of Bell Road, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. Officials received a distressing call just after 9 p.m. Wednesday, alerting them that a male teen had been wounded by gunfire.
Deputies arrived at the scene within minutes, and the victim, whose identity remains under wraps, was promptly transported to an area hospital with injuries that were described as life-threatening. "The suspect(s) are outstanding at this time, this is an ongoing investigation," Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez told FOX 10.
Meanwhile, according to ABC 15, the shooting occurred at a home positioned a stone's throw away near 114th Avenue and Bell Road. The authorities are still piecing together the puzzle of this senseless act of violence as the community reels, hoping for a breakthrough.
As of Thursday morning, detailed descriptions of the involved suspect or suspects were still forthcoming, and MCSO has not released any additional information about the circumstances leading up to the shooting or a possible motive. Local residents are urged to come forward with any knowledge that might assist law enforcement in their ongoing investigation.
