A 15-year-old boy was shot to death Tuesday afternoon near a high school in South Austin, according to police.
Police said the boy was walking on the sidewalk just after 3:15 p.m. in the 5100 block of West Harrison Street near Michele Clark Magnet High School when he was struck by gunfire.
The boy was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was initially reported to be in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
There is no one in custody and the shooting is under investigation by area detectives.
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In an update Tuesday evening, police confirmed that the boy was a student at Michele Clark Magnet High School, and that the shooting occurred shortly after dismissal.
Police said that crisis support will be available at the school for students in need of grief counseling.
