A 16-year-old boy was shot in Corroios, a town in the Seixal municipality of Portugal, on Monday, August 17, 2026, according to CNN Portugal. The incident occurred after the teenager left a party, as reported by Notícias ao Minuto.
The victim was struck by gunfire and taken to a hospital for treatment, CNN Portugal reports. Local police have launched an investigation into the shooting, which took place in the early hours of the morning.
According to Observador, two hooded suspects carried out the attack and remain at large. The suspects fled the scene after firing at the teenager, and authorities are currently searching for them. Público has reported that the shots may have been fired from an airsoft weapon, though this detail has not been confirmed by official sources and remains under investigation.
The shooting has raised concerns in the local community, as incidents involving minors and firearms are relatively rare in the area. Police have not yet released a motive for the attack, and it is unclear whether the teenager was specifically targeted or if the shooting was random.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspects or the incident to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and police are reviewing evidence from the scene to identify the two men responsible.
What to watch next: Updates from Portuguese police on the condition of the 16-year-old victim and any arrests made in connection with the shooting.
