Four teenagers were injured in a shooting in Greece and the gunman is on the loose, police said. A 15-year-old and three 16-year-olds were taken to hospital with injuries after a man reportedly opened fire with a shotgun. 

The incident happened at approximately 2am local time (midnight GMT) on Saturday on Filopoimenos Street in the town of Aigio. The teens were walking along the street when they were reportedly shot. 

The minors were left with injuries on their legs and back, local media reports, while the gunman left the area. 

The three 16-year-olds were admitted to Aigio Hospital, and are believed not to have sufffered life-changing injuries.

The 15-year-old was transferred to Karamandaneio Children’s Hospital in Patras and is also said to be in a stable condition.

Police have launched an investigation to identify and locate the suspect.

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