Crime & Courts

12-year-old boy injured in Lompoc shooting

By Cassie Amundson

January 20, 2021 10:45 pm

Published January 20, 2021 10:34 pm

LOMPOC, Calif. - A boy in Lompoc was reportedly injured in a shooting Wednesday night.

Police say the shooing happened at approximately 7:30 p.m. in an area near the 700 block of West Laurel Avenue.

Authorities say a 12-year-old boy was injured in the shooting.

He was taken to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital by helicopter and his condition is unknown.

Police do not believe that the boy was the intended target and it is unknown at this time if the shooting was gang related.

Police are looking for two male suspects who may have been involved.

This is a developing story and we will bring you more updates as they become available.

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