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Police arrest teen in connection to shooting that killed 13-year-old boy in Tampa

13-year-old Ty'Quan Johnson was rushed to the hospital where he died on Thanksgiving.

TAMPA, Fla. — Editor's note: The video in the player above is from Dec. 1.

Police say they've made an arrest in connection to a shooting that killed a 13-year-old boy in Tampa.

According to authorities, Ja'Marion Strange, 16, was charged with first-degree murder after shooting and killing Ty'Quan Johnson

At around 4:42 p.m. on Nov. 23, police say Johnson was shot outside the Lee Davis Community Center near East 26th Avenue and North 22nd Street following an argument. Johnson would be rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead two days later on Thanksgiving.

Investigators say, with the help of video, witnesses and several tips, they were able to charge Strange with Johnson's murder. 

According to police, Strange was already in custody for three felony charges that stemmed from another shooting that happened in early November.  

Police say, despite Strange's arrest, the investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with further information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-837-TIPS.

Editor’s Note: 10 Tampa Bay is identifying the teenage suspect in this case based on the severity of the charges and circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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