The shooting happened around 11:40 a.m. in the area of Dome Street and Corcoran Avenue.
Avenal police say a 17-year-old boy was found with a gunshot wound to his lower body.
He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Investigators have not released any details about what happened leading up to the shooting.
No arrests have been made at this time.
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