15-year old robber shot in Poway, California

A 15-year old boy was shot in an apartment in Poway, California, after apparently breaking into the apartment to rob or vandalize it.

The teen, whose name has not been released, was transported to a local hospital and his condition is reported as not life threatening. Deputies were called on scene shortly after 1 p.m. when they found the wounded teen in the laundry room of the suspected vandalized apartment.

Police officials were investigating the man thought to be the shooter in the crime, but he was not yet arrested said Sherriff's Lt. David Gilmore.

Deputies are investigating the shooting as a result of a possible home invasion.