Police in Atwater are investigating after a boy was injured in a drive-by shooting

Authorities are investigating a drive-by shooting that injured a boy in Atwater on Saturday.

According to Atwater Police Chief Michael Salvador, the 15-year-old boy was struck in the arm during a drive-by shooting as he was walking in the area of First Street and Broadway Avenue at about 5 p.m.

He was transported by helicopter to a Modesto-area hospital for treatment of his injuries. According to Salvador on Tuesday, the victim’s condition is not known at this time but the injuries do not appear to be life threatening. According to police, they are looking for the occupants of a black Honda Civic.

Salvador said evidence of a shooting was located at the scene and the incident remains under investigation. A possible motive for the shooting is unknown at this time, according to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Atwater Police Department at 209-357-6374.

This story was originally published April 11, 2021 at 10:31 AM.