Two people were taken to the hospital Sunday night after a shooting in north Santa Maria, according to Santa Maria police.

At approximately 6:25 p.m., police and Santa Maria firefighters were dispatched to the area of East Jewel and Vine streets for a report of a shooting, Sgt. Matthew Kline said.

The two victims were taken to Marian Regional Medical Center for treatment of gunshot wounds, he added.

Detectives were dispatched to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Additional details were not immediately available.

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Janene Scully | Noozhawk North County Editor

Noozhawk North County editor Janene Scully can be reached at jscully@noozhawk.com.