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Police in Texarkana, Texas are investigating a deadly early-morning shooting that left a teenage boy dead following what authorities believe was an attempted car burglary.
According to KSLA News 12, officers responded to a possible burglary-in-progress call early Tuesday morning. When police arrived, they found a gunshot victim later identified as a teenage male believed to be around 15 years old.
Investigators say at least two individuals were allegedly attempting to break into a vehicle when they were confronted by a homeowner. At some point during that encounter, the homeowner fired a shot, striking one of the suspected burglars. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
Texarkana Police Department spokesperson Shawn Vaughn said another suspect, or possibly multiple suspects, fled the scene following the shooting. No other injuries were reported.
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“There is a lot more question than answers in this case,” Vaughn told KSLA News 12, noting that investigators are still working to piece together the exact sequence of events.
Police also confirmed there have been multiple vehicle burglaries reported in the area over the past several weeks. And residents had been on heightened alert prior to the incident.
Authorities have not said whether the teen who was killed was directly involved in the attempted burglary, nor have they announced whether the homeowner will face charges.
Vaughn said police are still determining what happened and what next steps may be appropriate once the investigation is complete.
As of the latest update, no arrests have been made.
The case remains under active investigation. Stay tuned for updates.
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The did finally identify the dead guy…….Thug code wouldn’t even tell his name for over a week of trying to get help with that. They also arrested the other individual involved.
That is unfortunate, he should have chosen to not be a criminal.
Chances are he would still be one of the living.
There’s a lesson to be learned here kids your mommy never taught you – you steal things other people worked and spent their hard-earned money for, it could cost you YOUR life.
Just because you are not of legal age yet, and don’t think there are consequences for your actions — think again. None of it matters if some homeowner that is sick of being a victim blows your head off and you end up taking a dirt nap. But don’t worry, the ‘hood’ will celebrate your life, have a cookout, and even release balloons in your honor at the community playground. Who knows, your momma might even have tee-shirts made with your likeness on them.
To put it simply – FAFO – it’s your life!
Well put, well said.
But he was a good little angel who never did anything wrong….
now one less criminal running around!
You mean one less democrat voter, either way it’s a win, win.
same thing just easier and quicker to say criminal. heh-heh
If it happened in a democrat run city he would still be voting even after death….