SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento child was shot in the foot Tuesday, according to Sacramento police. As of Wednesday afternoon, two people have been arrested.
Police responded to a shooting in the area of 24th Street and Florin Road around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. According to police, "several community members contacted us and reported that multiple individuals had been shot."
Once on scene, officers found a boy with non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The minor was then taken to the hospital.
Through the investigation, officers with the South Gang Enforcement Team were able to find a suspect under the age of 18. The suspect was arrested on charges related to the shooting.
Law enforcement added some time later, a second suspect, also under the age of 18, showed up at a hospital with non-life-threatening gunshots wounds. Police say this suspect was also connected to the shooting and was arrested and booked for related charges.
Through the investigation, police were able to seize seven illegally possessed firearms.
Police said the investigation remains active.
This story has been updated with new information from Sacramento police Wednesday afternoon. This story was originally posted Tuesday evening.
