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Juvenile charged with murder in Monday shooting that killed a teen

UPDATE:
A juvenile has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a 17-year-old on Monday.

Paducah Police have arrested a 14-year-old in the case. Investigators conducted a number of interviews and also served several search warrants as they worked to determine the identity of and locate the alleged shooter. The 14-year-old male accused of pulling the trigger was arrested at about 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday. Detectives believe an argument led to the firing of a handgun, which resulted in the death of the 17-year-old.

The accused shooter was charged with murder and booked into the McCracken Regional Juvenile Detention Center.

The investigation is continuing.


ORIGINAL STORY:
A teen is dead after a shooting Monday night in Paducah, and police are asking for your help.

Paducah Police said they were called to the shooting scene along Bronson Avenue just before 11 p.m. Officers found a 17-year-old male with a gunshot wound and rendered aid until medical help arrived. The teen was taken to a local hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.

Police did not name a suspect or indicate that anyone was in custody.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Paducah Police at (270) 444-8550. An anonymous tip can be submitted through West Kentucky Crime Stoppers, as well.


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