The Owensboro Police Department is investigating after a 17-year-old male was shot and sent to the hospital with injuries that are considered non-life-threatening Sunday morning.
According to a release, OPD responded to the 1200 block of W. 7th Street for a reported firearm discharge at approximately 3:11 a.m.
Officers located a 17-year-old male with a single gunshot wound who was transported to the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.
Detectives are currently investigating. Anyone with any information about the incident is encouraged to call the Owensboro Police Department at 270-687-8888 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484.
