A detective with the Hemet Police Department reportedly shot a 17-year-old boy from San Diego during a traffic stop, police said.
The incident happened Wednesday at around 9:45 p.m. near North San Jacinto Street in Hemet, according to police. Hemet is located in Riverside County.
Detectives believed the teen was driving a stolen vehicle from San Diego after completing a records check.
This is when officers began treating the stop as high-risk.
During the traffic stop, the boy sustained a gunshot wound, Hemet police said. His injuries were not life-threatening.
The 17-year-old was taken to the hospital and was later released to his guardian.
The investigation is ongoing with the HPD’s Crime Suppression Unit.
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Anyone with information was asked to call Hemet police at (951) 765-2324.
