Two teenagers were hospitalized after they were shot in Long Beach Saturday night, police said.
Officers responded to the 1900 block of Lemon Avenue at about 9:13 p.m. following reports of a shooting, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
When officers arrived, they found a teenage boy and teenage girl suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police investigate after two teenagers were shot in Long Beach. September 2026. (Citizen)
Long Beach Fire Department personnel took both victims to local hospitals. The girl suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening, while the boy was listed in critical but stable condition, police said.
Detectives responded to the scene and were investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Police have not released any information about a possible suspect or what may have led up to the gunfire.
No additional details were immediately available.
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