16-year-old boy found dead in shooting on Loop 101 in Scottsdale
A shooting was reported on Oct. 16 on northbound Loop 101 near Chaparral Road in Scottsdale. (KSAZ-TV)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A shooting investigation partially blocked a freeway in Scottsdale early Friday morning.
What we know:
According to Salt River police, officers responded at 1:40 a.m. on Oct. 16 to a person who had been shot on the northbound Loop 101 near the Chaparral Road off-ramp.
On Oct. 17, the Mesa Police Department identified the victim as a 16-year-old boy. They confirmed he was found dead inside after suffering a suspected gunshot wound.
The preliminary investigation indicates the male sustained a suspected gunshot wound," Mesa Police said.
Due to the investigation, the Chaparral exit ramp was temporarily closed.
What we don't know:
The victim's name was not released. It's also unknown what sparked the shooting.
What's next:
Police and the FBI are investigating the incident.
Map of where the shooting happened:
The Source: The Salt River Police Department and the Arizona Department of Transportation.