Boy hospitalized in shooting outside Reedley schools

REEDLEY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A lad was hospitalized aft being changeable aggregate times during the shooting that forced 2 Reedley schools to spell into lockdown Friday, constabulary said.

Reedley Police accidental they responded to the 900 artifact of E. El Dorado Ave. astir 11:35 a.m. aft receiving aggregate calls regarding a shooting.

When officers arrived, they accidental they recovered a antheral juvenile suffering from aggregate gunshot wounds. He was initially transported to Adventist Hospital successful Reedley, but was aboriginal transferred to Community Regional Medical Center for further treatment.

According to police, witnesses successful the country reported seeing 2 antheral suspects fleeing the country connected foot.

Due to the proximity of Grant Middle School and Mountain View School, officers accidental both schools were temporarily placed connected lockdown.

Anyone with accusation regarding the shooting is asked to interaction the Reedley Police Department astatine 559-637-4250.