Officers responded to the area of Lake Street and Cleveland Avenue in Madera around 9:30 p.m. Monday. Authorities say the victim was being followed by a suspect when the shooting happened. When police arrived they found the 15-year-old lying in the front porch of a nearby house.
"He had at least one wound to the torso. He did not respond to our efforts to do CPR and was transported to a local hospital," said Randy Williams, Madera Police Department.
Police are now looking for the gunman. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Madera Police Department.