Merced County teen shot over the weekend

The Los Banos Police Department is investigating a shooting which sent a juvenile to the hospital over the weekend, according to authorities.

The 17-year-old male Los Banos resident suffered at least two gunshot wounds to the upper body near the waist. He was taken to a Modesto hospital where he remained hospitalized Monday, according to Los Banos Police Cmdr. Jason Hedden.

Hedden said the shooting occurred in the 200 block of G Street at about 4:36 p.m. Saturday.

Authorities said the shooting is under investigation and no additional details will be released at this time.

No arrests have been reported.

This story was originally published April 1, 2019 at 3:08 PM.