Two boys were wounded in a shooting on New Year's Eve, authorities said Wednesday.
Escondido Police and Fire responded to a call at 11:29 p.m. Tuesday of a shooting in the alley to the rear of the 1100 block of East Third Avenue.
"Upon arrival, officers located two juvenile males who were each suffering from a gunshot wound," Escondido Police Lt. Ryan Hicks said.
The boys, whose ages were not disclosed, were transported by paramedics to Palomar Medical Center for treatment and were expected to survive.
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There was no description of suspects, and no arrests have been made.
Detectives were investigating the possibility that the shooting may be gang-related, officials said.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was urged to contact the Escondido Police Department at 760-839-4722, or the Anonymous Tip Line at 760-743-8477.
