BARTOW, Fla. — Police in Bartow are investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old.
On Sunday, September 1, the Bartow Police Department sent out a press release around 11:46 p.m. regarding the shooting, which they are calling a "homicide".
The homicide took place at 1060 S. Golfview Avenue, Apartment 2 in Bartow, according to the department. Officers responded to the area in regards to a shooting and found a 17-year-old with a gunshot wound.
The department said attempts to revive him were not successful and his family has been notified about his passing.
The department said this investigation is ongoing and is asking anyone with information to call Detective Warren with the Bartow Police Department at 868-534-5046.
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