2 teens injured in Fairfield shooting
An investigation is underway after two teens were shot Monday afternoon in Fairfield.
The shootings happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. on 40th Place behind Fairfield High Preparatory School. Authorities said the shooting was not linked to the school.
An 18-year-old was taken to UAB Hospital. The other victim, under the age of 18, was taken to Children’s of Alabama.
Neither sustained life-threatening injuries, said Jefferson County sheriff’s Lt. Joni Money. Both were alert and talking when they left the scene to be taken to the hospital.
Money said there is no further threat to the community in connection with this incident.