An investigation is underway following reports of an overnight shooting involving a teen in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Lowell police said they responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Jewett Street and Hampshire Place shortly around 12:30 a.m. Thursday and called for medical assistance.
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A man who said he is the victim's brother told NBC10 Boston the 15-year-old was taken to a nearby hospital after being shot. Police confirmed that the shooting victim was a juvenile male and said he was taken to an area hospital and later transported by medical helicopter to a Boston hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The area was blocked off as police spent much of the overnight hours investigating. After their initial search, police returned to the scene around 6 a.m. and were seen searching the area for something.
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Joe Ladebauche, who lives near the scene of the shooting, said the incident is concerning.
"It was surprising that somebody got shot," he said.
Police said no arrests have been made, and their investigation is active and ongoing. They said their preliminary investigation suggests that the shooting was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the general public.
