A teenager was taken to the hospital late Wednesday night after reportedly being physically struck by a firearm.
Just after 11:50 p.m. Thursday, first responders with the Los Angeles County Fire Department received reports of a possible gunshot victim off of Via Canon near Costa Brava in Newhall.
“The report was that an 18-year-old male was struck by a gunshot,” said Supervisor Pittman with the department. “It turns out that he was not shot, but someone hit him with the firearm.”
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The teenager was treated by officials on scene before being transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition, according to officials on scene.
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station searched the immediate area for suspects, but none had been located as of 12:45 a.m. Thursday.
Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be posted as it is made available.
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Michael Brown at it again! Bold headline “Teenager Struck”—-He’s 18= Young ADULT! What did the perp look like? Gang member? Facts/truths please!
Why does it matter what he looks like? So you can confirm your racist world view?
BLM: You’re playing the race card to shut down freedom of speech/truths/facts! You’re trying to cover-up those committing crime & violence!
Tell me again JoJo… when is an eightTEEN year old NOT a teenager? I get your point but dude… quit being rude.
When a supposed reporter doesn’t tell the truth/facts just to “grab headlines”, that’s rude to the readers!
IFirst paragraphs, first sentence : I’m guessing that the article meant Wednesday night at 11:50 pm rather than Thursday