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FORT WORTH, Texas – A 15-year-old South Hills High School student was killed in a drive-by shooting in south Fort Worth.

What we know:

The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday in the 6700 block of Glenbrook Lane.

Fort Worth police said officers who responded to the location found a juvenile male shot inside the home.

The 15-year-old boy later died at the hospital.

Dig deeper:

Fort Worth ISD officials confirmed the victim is Prince Washington, who attended South Hills High School.

The school will have counseling and support services available on the campus for his classmates and teachers.

“We recognize that this loss may deeply affect students and staff in different ways,” Fort Worth ISD said in a statement. “The district remains focused on ensuring students and staff receive care, compassion, and appropriate support.”

What we don’t know:

Fort Worth police have not yet released any information about a suspect or motive for the drive-by shooting, citing an active investigation.

What you can do:

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Fort Worth Police Department at 817-392-4330.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 469tips.com or 817-469-8477.

The Source: The information in this story comes from the Fort Worth Police Department and Fort Worth Independent School District.

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