UPDATE 05:47 p.m. – The Opelika Police Department confirms a teenager was shot earlier today in the area of Chester Avenue and Easy Street.

According to police, dispatchers received the call about the shooting at 3:00 p.m., with officers responding and finding the 17-year-old suffering a gunshot wound.

The teen has been taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital for treatment. The individual’s condition is not available at this time.

The suspect fled the scene following the shooting.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Opelika Police Department at 334-705-5200 or the Secret Witness Hotline at 334-745-8665. You can also submit a tip via the Opelika Police Department’s mobile app.

ORIGINAL:

OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – The Opelika Police Department is responding to a shooting in the area of Chester Avenue and Samford Court.

Other details are not available at this time.

In a Tweet, police are asking everyone to avoid the area.

This is a developing story.

Stay with WRBL on air and online for new details as they become available.