Wylie shooting: 17-year-old shot several times in field at Dodd Park

The Brief

  • Wylie police are investigating the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Ty’Ron Kuria, who was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a field at Dodd Park on Thursday evening.
  • Witnesses reported hearing several shots and seeing a group of males fleeing the area in different directions just after 6 p.m.
  • Although officers performed lifesaving measures, Kuria was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at a nearby hospital.
  • Investigators are now seeking information to identify the suspects involved.

WYLIE, Texas A 17-year-old died Thursday evening after he was shot multiple times in a field at a Wylie park, according to police.

What we know:

Wylie police responded to reports of gunfire at Dodd Park just after 6 p.m. Thursday. Witnesses told investigators they heard several shots before seeing several males running from the area in different directions.

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