FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A juvenile male was taken to the hospital after a shooting was reported Monday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police.

The Fort Pierce Police Department said officers responded shortly before 3 p.m. to the 900 block of North 23rd Street, near Stoney’s BBQ, after receiving reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found a juvenile male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Police said the victim was alert and conscious at the scene. He was transported by St. Lucie County Fire Rescue to a local hospital for treatment. His condition has not been released.

Preliminary information indicates the victim was walking along the street with a group of friends when another group opened fire in their direction. The suspects fled the area before officers arrived, police said.

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The incident remains under investigation, and no arrests have been announced.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-467-6800 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-8477.