Brawley teen injured in weekend shooting

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Brawley Police Department (BPD) is investigating a shooting which left a teen injured.

"Like around 12 we heard like about ten shots around one a police officer came he knocked to check around our area," said a neighbor who wishes not say her name.  

According to BPD, the shooting happened Sunday after midnight in the area of Imperial Avenue and River Drive after neighbors heard several gunshots.

BPD says the victim, a 17-year-old boy, suffered a gunshot wound to the upper thigh area, and says a white sedan was seen leaving the area.

The victim, according to BPD, was taken to Pioneers Memorial to be treated and is expected to survive.

BPD says officers found several shell casings, leading them to believe a handgun was used in the shooting.

Brawley police says they don't have indications of a possible connection between the deadly shooting that killed an 18-year-old and Sunday morning's shooting. However, it's still under investigation. 

The investigation is ongoing and the suspect, or suspects, is still at large. If anyone has any information regarding the case, call BPD.