WACO, Texas — A 16-year-old male is dead and another victim of the same age was shot late at night on Monday, June 17 in what is now being investigated as a homicide, Waco Police say.
Around 10 p.m. that evening, officers went to the 2900 block of North 21st Street to respond to a shooting call. When the arrived, they discovered two 16-year-olds had been shot.
Officers attempted to perform life-saving measures on one of the victims, but were unable to save the teen's life and he died from his injuries. He was recently identified in a June 20 update from Waco PD as Jonathan Alexander Smith.
The other 16-year-old that was shot was taken to a local hospital by a private vehicle and was treated. The identity of the other victim was not revealed.
Police urge anyone with information on the incident to contact Waco PD or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. The Waco Police Department can be reached by calling 254-750-7500 and Crime Stoppers can be reached at 254-753-4357.
We will provide additional updates to this story as they become available.
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