Police were called to a Nelson St house just after 2am after reports of gunshots in the area.

They found a teenage boy with a gunshot wound to the leg and a number of gunshot holes in the property.

The injured boy was taken to hospital with a non-life threatening injury and police hope to speak to him later today.

The incident is not believed to be a random attack and anyone with information about is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au