Police: Shooting Leaves Teenager Injured In Delaware County

CHESTER, PA (CBS) -- Police are investigating after a teenager was shot in Delaware County, Sunday evening.

Authorities say they responded to reports of shots fired just after 5:30 p.m. in the area of Sun Village in Chester.

The victim, a 14-year-old boy was said to have been struck once in the foot along the 1100 block of White Street, according to police.

Officials say paramedics transported the boy to an area hospital, where he was treated further for his injuries.

The teenager told police that an unknown vehicle was driving in the area, and that is when he heard shots being fire. Authorities say the boy recalled seeing flashes of light, which police believe were muzzle flashes.

Chester police say the boy has since been released from the hospital, and no arrests have been made at this time.

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