PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth Police said a 14-year-old child had sustained a gunshot wound to the upper body near the 2600 block of Frederick Boulevard just after 3 p.m. Thursday.
A spokesperson for the department said someone (not an ambulance) was taking him to a hospital when their car crashed, on Elliot Avenue.
Then, a different civilian vehicle took him the rest of the way.
The 14-year-old's injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Police did not share any other information regarding the circumstances of the shooting. They didn't say if they were looking for a suspect in the case.
This story will be updated when more details about the situation become available.