GALT, CA (MPG) - On Aug. 8 at around 9:30 p.m., Galt Police Department officers responded to the area of west E Street and First Street for a report of a shooting.

Officers arrived on scene within minutes and located a male juvenile victim who suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The juvenile was transported to an area hospital for further medical treatment. The suspect(s) fled the scene immediately after the shooting.

While our investigation is in its early stages, preliminary information suggests this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the investigations unit at 209-366-7010.

The Galt Police Department will provide updates as they become available.