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UPDATE: Police identify 17-year-old killed in West Palm Beach shooting

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Posted at 2:15 PM, Mar 12, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-13 13:45:05-04

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — West Palm Beach police have identified a teen shot and killed on Tuesday.

Police said 17-year-old Quinton Roker was gunned down in the area of the 1100 block of Lincoln Road.

Officers responded to the scene around 1:13 p.m. and found two victims. They were both taken to the hospital, where Roker died.

Police said the second victim, a juvenile male, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. His identity has not been released.

No other details, including what led up to the shooting, or if police are searching for any suspects, have been released.

If you have any information that can help investigators, call Detective R. Robbins at 561-822-1726, or Detective A. Sam at 561-822-1675. You can also contact Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS to remain anonymous.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.