SUBURBAN WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said a teen was shot in the lower leg Wednesday night in suburban West Palm Beach.
The shooting occurred at 7:44 p.m. in the 1500 block of Quail Lake Dr. at the Palms West Apartment Complex.
The victim, a 17-year-old boy, called 911 to report that he was just shot while sitting outside his apartment.
PBSO said the boy was located inside his apartment when investigators arrived at the scene.
The victim and his mother, who was hurt while trying to take cover during the shooting, were transported to St. Mary's Medical Center by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. PBSO said the teen and his mom both had injuries that were not life threatening.
No witnesses could give investigators any suspect description.
The investigation is still active and ongoing.
