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2 Teens Struck by Gunfire in Lemon Grove Car-to-Car Shooting

Two teenagers were injured Monday when the occupants of another vehicle drove alongside them on state Route 94 in Lemon Grove and opened fire. 

About five people inside a gray Toyota sedan pulled up next to a car traveling westbound on SR-94 near College Avenue at about 9:50 p.m. 

At least one of the gray car's occupants flashed a firearm then proceeded to fire five or six shots at the other car, which had four people inside, California Highway Patrol officer Travis Garrow said. 

Bullets struck and an 18-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy, officials said The gunmen then took off, Garrow added. 

The 18-year-old driver transported the two gunshot victims to a Paradise Valley hospital where they were being treated for non-life threatening injuries. Then, CHP was called. A 17-year-old boy was also in the car. 

CHP says they are still investigating the incident and no other details are available. 

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