A 15-year-old boy who authorities say threw knives and pointed a gun at officers was shot Saturday afternoon by an Athens police officer, according to reports.

Police responded to a call about a teen threatening family members with weapons at a house on Elles Drive around 2:15 p.m., Athens Police Chief Anthony Pressnell told WHNT.

Authorities say the juvenile threw knives at police as he went to different rooms in the house and was shot when he allegedly pointed a rifle at officers.

Police said he is being treated for his injuries. No information was released on his condition.

The incident is under investigation.