Teen taken to hospital after being reportedly shot by pellet gun

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police are investigating after a teen was shot in the Creekwood South community.

WPD says it happened around 5:20 p.m. Thursday in the 1000 block of Emory Street.

According to WPD Spokeswoman Jennifer Dandron, a 15-year-old was shot by a BB gun or pellet gun. He was taken to the hospital, but no word on his condition.

We will bring you more details when they come available.