MONESSEN, Pa. —

A 16-year-old was taken to the hospital after being shot in the head in Monessen, Westmoreland County Tuesday evening.

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Monessen Police Chief David Yuhasz told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that officials were called to the 200 block of Linden Avenue near Rostraver Street following reports of shots being fired.

Chief Yuhasz said when they arrived on scene, a 16-year-old was found with a gunshot wound to the head. He said the victim was alert and conscious and flown to Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh for treatment.

We're told the teen was in a vehicle with two other people when he was shot. No other injuries were reported.

Westmoreland County officials said one person was taken into custody following

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