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Second Teen Shot Near Stone Middle School In A Week

MELBOURNE, Florida – For the second time in less than a week, a teenager was shot near Stone Middle School in Melbourne, Florida.

Around 5 a.m. on Monday, June 27, 2016, Melbourne police officers responded to reports of a a person laying in the middle of the road in the area of Grant Street and University Boulevard in Melbourne, Florida.

Upon arrival to the scene, police found a 13-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately rendered medical aid.

The initial reports indicate that a dark colored sedan was involved in the shooting. At this point, the Melbourne Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit is actively working the case.

Just last Tuesday, another teen was shot a few blocks away form where Monday’s shooting took place.

If you have any information about this case please call the Melbourne Police Department at 321-608-6731 or the Central Florida Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.