MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police are investigating a June 1 shooting.
Patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of Hawkins Run Road following a report of a possible shooting at 6:04 p.m.
A nearby resident reported a single gunshot and then observed approximately 20 individuals running from the Hawkins Run entrance of Lake Grove Park.
A release stated some individuals were seen fleeing west toward Coleman Elementary School, and the caller indicated one subject appeared to be bleeding from the hand.
When officers arrived, they did see what appeared to be a trail of blood along the sidewalk extending from Lake Grove Park to Coleman Elementary School.
Police secured the area and investigators from the Midlothian Police Department Criminal Investigations Division responded to process the scene.
Midlothian CID were able to locate and collect evidence, including one shell casing.
Investigators later identified a 17-year-old male who sustained a non-life-threatening injury and received treatment at a local hospital.
The incident remains an active investigation.
Police said, “Based on the information available at this time, there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the public. Lake Grove Park remains open.”
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Detective Christopher Malliband at (469) 672-0059 or via email at Christopher.Malliband@Midlothian.tx.us.