Teenager Shot Following Park Altercation In National City

NATIONAL CITY, CA — A 17-year-old boy was in critical condition Saturday after he was shot following an altercation at a park in National City, authorities said.

Officers were sent to Kimball Park just before 8:30 p.m. Friday following a report of shots fired, according to the National City Police Department. They discovered that following an altercation between a group of young males, a 17-year-old boy was shot.

The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival.

The victim was rushed to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition, NCPD Detective Sgt. Mark Segal said.

The department's Investigations Division is asking those with information about the shooting to call detectives at 619-336-4411. Witnesses who want to remain anonymous may contact San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888- 580-8477 or www.sdcrimestoppers.org.

— City News Service