14-year-old shot in the face in Coalinga, police say

COALINGA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Coalinga police officers are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was injured in a shooting last week.

The shooting happened Friday before 8 pm near Hoover and Pine Streets.

Officers found the teen had been shot in the face.

Police said the boy was alert when he was taken to a Fresno hospital in critical but stable condition.

Investigators believe the shooting is gang-related. They have not released a suspect description.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Coalinga Police Department.