Prince William County shooting leaves teen injured

A teen is hospitalized after a shooting Thursday evening in the Prince William County, Virginia, neighborhood of Minnieville.

Police said a concerned citizen called around 5:45 p.m. regarding a teen who had been shot.

The teen was found on Whitaker Place near the Greenwood farm park. He was sent to a hospital and is expected to be OK.

Police were able to retrieve evidence in the nearby wooded area on Brightleaf Court and Manor House Court.

Police believe the shooting was a targeted incident and continue to investigate. No word on a suspect yet.

Below is a map of where the shooting took place.

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