Atwater shooting injures two people, police say

Atwater police are investigating a shooting that injured two men Friday evening.

Details are preliminary and no suspect information or motive has been released.

Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 1000 block of Poppy Hills Drive just after 10 p.m., according to police.

One of the men suffered a gunshot wound to the leg while the other man suffered a grazing wound, according to police.

The victim with the leg injury was taken to a hospital outside of the county for treatment. Both men’s injuries were reported to be non-life threatening, according to police.

Police ask anyone with information to contact Detective Vierra at 209-357-6395 or the Atwater Police Department at 209-357-6396. Tips are confidential and callers can remain anonymous.