CHARLOTTE — Police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was killed in a shooting Friday afternoon at a southwest Charlotte gas station.
The shooting happened around 12:45 p.m. on South Tryon Street near Arrowood Road.
When officers got to the area, they found 16-year-old Elijah Riggan with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Authorities have not said what led up to the shooting and no arrests have been made.
No additional information has been released.
This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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