A juvenile was found with a gunshot wound after West Palm Beach Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert last Saturday. The incident, reported by the City of West Palm Beach's official website, took place on the 400 block of Cheerful Street at around 9 p.m.
The police arrived at the scene to find the injured party, a minor, whose injuries were deemed non-life-threatening. They were, subsequently, taken to a local hospital for medical treatment. The specifics around the shooting remain unclear, and the West Palm Beach Police are actively investigating the matter.
Public assistance is being sought in the wake of the incident. Anyone with information that could lead to further understanding or resolution of the case is encouraged to come forward. Tips can be relayed anonymously via Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 1-800-458-8477, or through their website. The police department has not released any details regarding potential suspects or the circumstances leading up to the shooting. This case, assigned number 20250006875, is still in the early stages of investigation.
