APPLETON — Appleton police say they are investigating after a teen was shot Saturday evening during a fight involving multiple people.
Appleton Police were called out about 4:45 p.m. Saturday to the 700 block of N. Fair St. after receiving reports of multiple people fighting in the street.
The caller also reported hearing a gunshot, according to a news release from the Appleton Police Department.
When officers arrived, they found evidence indicating that a firearm was discharged, however, everyone involved in the fight were no longer on scene.
At 4:54 p.m. additional Appleton Officers were called to an area hospital after a 17-year-old male that had arrived there with a gunshot wound, according to police.
Police say they determined the gunshot victim had been shot during the fight on Fair Street.
As of Saturday evening, the 17-year-old is receiving treatment for injuries that do not appear to be life threatening, police said.
Investigators are presently working to obtain additional information regarding this investigation. Anyone having information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Appleton Police Department at 920-832-5500.
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