Florida teen, 17, found dead outside apartment building

3years ago

West Palm Beach news, Florida news.

Authorities in West Palm Beach, Florida believe that the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy was not a random act.

The juvenile and a 16-year-old boy were shot in the parking lot of an apartment building in the 5100 block of Carribean Boulevard shortly after 9:45 p.m. Friday.

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  • Witnesses reported seeing the older teen running to the building’s front door after he sustained mortal gunshot wounds and collapsed.

    He and the second victim were rushed to a hospital by people but the 17-year-old boy couldn’t be saved.

    Anyone with information about the incident is asked to help investigators identify a suspect by calling Detective Aaron Sam at 561-822-1675 or Crime Stoppers at 800-458-TIPS (8477).