3 arrested in shooting that injured juvenile in Avenal, police say

AVENAL, Calif. (KFSN) -- Three people have been arrested after a drive-by shooting in Avenal sent a juvenile to the hospital on Thursday.

The shooting happened around 4 pm in the area of 4th and Ventura.

Avenal police say someone in a vehicle opened fire, striking a juvenile who was walking.

The victim was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment.

Two officers who were in the area saw the vehicle drive away with three suspects inside after shooting.

Investigators say the driver led officers on a chase from Avenal to Fresno County before driving back to Kings County.

The chase ended near Avenal Cutoff Road and Lincoln Avenue, where an 18-year-old man and two juveniles were arrested.

Officers have not yet said if the suspects and the victim knew each other.

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