Asheville authorities say a juvenile was shot five times Tuesday night.
In a press release, the Asheville Police Department said at approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 the Asheville Police Department responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Scott Street.
As officers were arriving on the scene, they received information that a victim had been shot. The victim, a juvenile, was found to have suffered five gunshot wounds and received medical care immediately from officers and emergency medical personnel. The victim's injuries are fortunately believed to be non-life threatening.