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West Palm Beach police: Gun used in student dispute, one shot

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Rescue crews found an injured teenager when they responded to a shooting call Thursday afternoon.

First responders were sent to an area near Jog Road and Celebration Boulevard around 3:42.

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said crews found one patient with injuries.

West Palm Beach police later learned the teenager was shot following a dispute with another juvenile that began on a school bus from Royal Palm Beach High School.

The shooting happened after the bus dropped them off.

The victim, a teen male, was shot in the foot and was transported to a trauma center for treatment.

The suspect is being detained.

The victim is 15 and the suspect is 17, police said.