A teenage boy shot and wounded along Firestone Boulevard is listed in grave condition at a hospital, authorities said early Thursday.

Initial reports that the wounded 16-year-old Norwalk boy had died from his injuries following Wednesday’s 6:45 p.m. shooting in the 11900 block of Firestone Boulevard were incorrect, Lt. Holly Francisco of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau said.

The young victim was standing behind a business with two friends when he was approached by two other young men, authorities said.

“Some words were exchanged. We’re not sure what,” the lieutenant said. “Witnesses believed it was possibly gang-related.”

Both attackers then pulled handguns and fired at the victim, striking him, “multiple times,” Francisco said.

The wounded teen was taken to a hospital where he remained hospitalized in “grave condition,” she said. The friend’s the victim was with were not injured.

Officials initially described the attackers only as Latino boys of about 16 years old, wearing shorts and black jackets.

The shooters were last seen fleeing the area on foot, Francisco added. No vehicle was seen in connection with the crime.

Sheriff’s gang detectives have joined homicide detectives in the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.