Teen dies from injuries after shooting in Planada

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Monday, July 16, 2018
Teen dies from injuries after shooting in Planada
A homicide investigation is underway after a teenager was shot and killed in Planada.

PLANADA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A homicide investigation is underway after a teenager was shot and killed in Planada.

The Merced County Sheriff's Office said they found the 19-year-old at around 6:30 Sunday night near Plainsburg Road and Childs Avenue. Officials believe he was riding his bike when he was shot several times.

Witnesses told authorities a black car was seen speeding away near the scene. The teen died around nine Sunday night at a Modesto hospital.