Teenager killed in Burleson shooting

The Burleson Police Department responded to a shooting around midnight last night at the Alsbury Villas apartments, 755 NE Alsbury Blvd, just west of I35W.

First arriving officers located a male shot and injured near the complex’s basketball court.

MedStar EMS transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased from his injuries.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified him as a 17-year-old resident of Burleson. He did not live at the complex, but in a neighborhood not far from the scene.

The Burleson Police Department is asking for the public’s help with information.

If you have any information in regards to the case please contact: Detective B. Glass bglass@burlesontx.com 817-426-9949 or Detective T. Fowler tfowler@burlesontx.com 817-426-9918. If you would like to remain anonymous call Tarrant County Crime Stoppers Hotline at 817-469-TIPS (8477).