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Teen dies from gunshot wound; Rockingham Police, SBI investigating

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ROCKINGHAM — State and local investigators are looking into a Friday night incident that resulted in a teen’s death.

According to the Rockingham Police Department, officers responded to 617 E. Broad Ave. in response to a male juvenile who had sustained a gunshot wound.

When officers arrived, they “took over life saving efforts until EMS could respond,” according to a press release.

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The victim, whose name was not released or confirmed because of his age, was taken to FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond where police say he succumbed to his injuries.

The Rockingham Police Department is working with the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation on the case.

No other information is currently available.

 



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