At 10:12pm on Monday, police and first responders attended a report of gunshots in the area of Riviera Crescent, Southampton. Upon police arrival it was ascertained that a 17 year old male was shot in his lower extremities. He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. His injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.

Early reports are that two men on a motorcycle came into the area, discharged the shots and then made good their escape.

Police are appealing for any witnesses, particularly anyone that may have seen men acting suspiciously on a motorcycle, to contact the main police telephone number 295-0011 or the Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.