Two boys were shot and wounded in Escondido on New Year’s Eve, authorities reported Wednesday.
Escondido Police officers and fire crews responded to a call at 11:29 p.m. Tuesday of a shooting in the alley to the rear of the 1100 block of East Third Avenue.
“Upon arrival, officers located two juvenile males who were each suffering from a gunshot wound,” Escondido Police Lt. Ryan Hicks said. “Both victims were transported by paramedics to Palomar Medical Center for treatment.”
“At this time, they are both listed in stable condition,” Hicks added.
The ages of the victims were not released, and there was no description of possible suspects.
Detectives were investigating the possibility that the shooting may be gang-related, officials said.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was urged to contact Escondido Police at 760-839-4722, or the department’s anonymous tip line at 760-743-8477.
Updated at 2:05 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025
