14-year-old Boy Wounded in Drive-by Shooting in Bridgeton

Police in Bridgeton say a 14-year-old boy was wounded during a drive-by shooting in the city Friday afternoon.

Authorities say around 3PM Friday, a blue van, occupied by three or four men who were wearing masks, drove past a home on Elmer Street and fired several rounds before leaving the area

During the gunfire, a 14-year-old was shot in the ankle.

Responding officers found that numerous homes and vehicles had been bit by bullets; five spent casings were found in the street.

Police did not provide any information regarding the wounded boy's condition as of Sunday morning.

Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact Bridgeton Police.