PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - First responders say two minors were shot and one is not in custody after a shooting incident in Pike County Tuesday night.

Troopers with the Kentucky State Police responded to a call in the Island Creek community after calls came in about a shooting on Ray’s Branch involving three juveniles.

Trooper Michael Coleman, public affairs officer for Post 9, said the incident took place during a gathering. Coleman said early investigations indicated there was a verbal altercation that led to one of the juveniles shooting both victims, sending them to the hospital in stable condition.

Troopers and detectives spent hours surveying and investigating the area after the incident.

Since the victims and shooter are underage, details of the investigation are limited, but Colem

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