Mesquite

15-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot in Mesquite

The case is still ongoing as it is still being investigated

Mesquite Police Department
NBC 5

On Saturday night, a 15-year-old girl was fatally shot in Mesquite according to Mesquite Police Department.

Mesquite police were called to a shooting at about 10:30 p.m. in the 2300 Block of Driftwood Drive.

Upon arrival, officers found the injured girl and gave her first aid until paramedics arrived.

The teen was transported to a local hospital by ambulance where she was pronounced dead.

The incident appears to involve people known to the victim, police said. They have not yet released a suspect or motive in the shooting.

The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.

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