Santa Rosa, California – Two teenage boys were injured Sunday evening after a single bullet struck both victims during an armed robbery at the Santa Rosa Transit Mall, according to local authorities.
Shooting Reported at Busy Transit Location
Police said the shooting was reported at approximately 6:26 p.m. Sunday at the transit mall located along 2nd Street. Officers arriving at the scene found a 15-year-old boy suffering from a through-and-through gunshot wound to his upper shoulder and mid-back area.
The injured teen was transported to a local hospital for treatment and was later released. Authorities confirmed his injuries were non-life-threatening.
Second Teen Struck Minutes Later by Same Bullet
About 21 minutes later, at around 6:47 p.m., officers were notified that a 14-year-old boy had also been taken to a hospital with a graze wound to the waist.
Investigators later determined that the same bullet that struck the 15-year-old had continued on and caused the injury to the younger teen. Like the first victim, the 14-year-old was treated and later released.
Robbery Led to Violent Encounter
According to police, the shooting occurred after four teenage boys were waiting for a bus at the transit mall when they were approached by two men wearing dark clothing and ski masks…