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Teenager taken to hospital after shooting near 44th Street and Ray Road

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AHWATUKEE, AZ — A teenager has been taken to a hospital after a shooting in Ahwatukee.

Just before 3:30 p.m. Monday, Phoenix police were called to a gas station near 44th Street and Ray Road for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they located a juvenile teenager suffering from a gunshot wound.

The boy was taken to a hospital with a non-life-threatening injury, according to police.

The suspect(s) left the area before officers arrived and police are still searching for them.

An investigation into what led to the shooting remains ongoing.

Anyone with information can contact the Phoenix Police Department, or Silent Witness (480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish).