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Two teens injured after shooting in Buckeye Thursday afternoon

The victims told police they were shot while driving
Buckeye teens shot 1-25-24
Police
Posted at 3:36 PM, Jan 25, 2024
and last updated 2024-01-31 10:48:25-05

BUCKEYE — Two teens are injured after a shooting near 255th Avenue and Lower River Road Thursday afternoon.

Police say the teens, only identified at this time as 16-year-old and 17-year-old boys, arrived at a fire station with gunshot wounds to their legs.

The victims arrived in a car with two other people who told police that they were driving in a nearby neighborhood when the shooting happened. Police say the teens were not able to provide any information regarding a shooter.

The victims were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say they located multiple shell casings at the scene and are working to identify and locate a suspect.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Buckeye Police Department or submit an anonymous tip online.