DALLAS — Update 9:35 p.m. Friday with updated information about a third suspect.
A person was transported to the hospital Thursday afternoon after being injured in a shooting on U.S. Highway 75, officials say.
Richardson police are now searching for three suspects connected with the incident.
The shooting occurred around 3:20 p.m. at the 1600 block of the northeast frontage road of U.S. 75 near E. Collins Boulevard.
Officers say the victim was shot after he was involved in an altercation with the three teens.
The victim was transported to the hospital and is expected to survive, officials say.
The three suspects are described as being Hispanic males between ages 16 to 18 years old, according to police.
The driver is described as being 6 feet tall, around 230 pounds, dark "spikey hair" with a high fade on the sides. Authorities say he was wearing a white T-shirt, black puffer style vest, and black sweatpants.
The passenger, who police say is also the shooter, is described as being 6 feet tall, 115 pounds, with short dark hair. Authorities say he was wearing a tie-dye shirt and maroon or red khaki style pants.
The third suspect is described as having a "thin face with short spikey hair" according to police.
Police say the teens fled the scene in a small four-door sedan, that had damage to the passenger side of the vehicle.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Richardson police at 972-744-4800.
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