Teen shot in the head in Rockford Tuesday night

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A 19-year-old teen was shot in the head Tuesday night on Cameron Avenue.

Rockford Police say they were called to the scene, in the 200 block of Cameron, at 10:30 p.m.

The victim was taken to a local hospital suffering from critical but not life threatening injuries, according to police.

Police ask that anyone who has information on the incident call 815-966-2900 or Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.