Juvenile shot in chest while riding ATV in Colorado

A juvenile was shot in the chest on Sunday while riding an ATV in Pueblo West, according to a news release from the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office.

The victim was riding their ATV with a group of juveniles on Platteville Boulevard north of Littleton Drive when the shooting occurred.

The juvenile that was shot in the chest was transported to a hospital by helicopter. No further information has been made available at this time, including updates on the victim’s condition or the events leading up to the shooting.

An investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Communications Center at 719-583-6250 or Crimestoppers at 719-542-STOP.

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