Update: Two teens shot in Atwater expected to recover
Two teenagers who were shot in a drive-by attack Friday in Atwater are expected to recover, the Police Department said Saturday.
A 19-year-old male was shot in the shoulder and a 15-year-old boy was shot in the foot, Sgt. Dick Wisdom said.
Both were taken to regional hospitals and are expected to recover, Wisdom said Saturday.
Police responded just before 5 p.m. Friday to the 1100 block of Malibu Lane in Atwater and found two males suffering from gunshot wounds. Police believe the shots were fired from a vehicle.
“The detectives are looking into the possibility this was gang related,” Wisdom said.
Investigators were working on obtaining descriptions of the vehicle and suspects.
Officers are asking anyone with information regarding the attack to call the Atwater Police Department at 209-357-6396. Tips are confidential and callers may remain anonymous.
This story was originally published March 11, 2016 at 6:21 PM with the headline "Update: Two teens shot in Atwater expected to recover."