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Teen shot during attempted robbery

Posted at 3:31 PM, Apr 30, 2017
and last updated 2017-04-30 18:15:34-04

A teenager was shot during what was police say was a drug deal and attempted robbery at apartments at Birch Plaza. 

Officers found the teenage boy with a gunshot wound around 11:22 p.m. Saturday night. The victim was taken to the hospital. 

Police say the shooting happened during a drug deal and attempted robbery. 

Officers arrested two other teens in connection on charges including possession with intent to deliver marijuana, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, possession of drug equipment and possession of a short shotgun.

Law enforcement is still searching for the shooting suspects - described as two Hispanic males in their teens or 20s.