By Kalin Krohe, Panhandle Post
At approximately 7:03 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9 the Alliance Police Department responded to the 1500 block of Toluca Ave. regarding a juvenile male with a gunshot wound.
APD said it appears to have been an accidental, self-inflicted shooting from recounts of numerous witnesses at the scene.
“The Alliance Police Department and the community as a whole are deeply saddened at this tragedy," said Philip Lukens, Alliance Police Chief. "Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the family and the children of our community as they endure the days to come. Our officers have coordinated with the schools, the Crisis Response Team and the Native Futures Leader to provide support across the community.”
The case remains under investigation at this time.
No names have been released.