SHELBY, N.C. β A 17-year-old died after being shot at a park in Shelby on Saturday afternoon, according to the Shelby Police Department.
It happened at Jefferson Park near Buffalo Street around 3 p.m. Police said a fight started at another location and led to gun violence.
The teenager was transported by EMS to Atrium-Cleveland where he later died.
Police did not name the victim, but said he was a black male. No arrests have been made at this time.
Investigators are actively working to identify and arrest the shooter.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Shelby Police Department at 704-484-6855.
