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Teen shot near elementary school in central Palm Beach County

Posted at 11:34 PM, Mar 02, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-03 07:31:20-05

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A teenager was shot near an elementary school Monday evening, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.

The shooting happened at 8 p.m. near the Seminole Trails Elementary School located at 4075 Willow Pond Rd.

One juvenile suffered a gunshot wound on the hand following a confrontation.

There is a major police presence on the scene, including school police, since law enforcement officers did not originally know what was happening in the area.

Officials say the incident is not related to the school.

Investigators say they do not have a suspect in custody.