Teen shot near Kennewick park

Kennewick Police are investigating a Sunday evening shooting at Underwood Park that wounded an 18-year-old.

The teen was able to call 911 at 6:50 p.m. to report he had been shot in the leg.

Police and paramedics responded to the area of 2020 W. Seventh Ave. and found him in his car.

The teen, whose name was not released, was taken to Trios Southridge Hospital with a non-life threatening wound, according to police.

Investigators are still trying to identify the suspects.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Crime Stoppers line at 586-TIPS (8477), 1-800-222-TIPS or visit www.tricitiescimestoppers.org.

This story was originally published September 17, 2018 at 7:22 AM.