LAGRANGE, Ga. — A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back Saturday night in LaGrange, police say, and died days later. They have no suspects.
Just before 8 p.m., officers were called to the 200 block of Handley Street. The boy was found near 14 Habersham Drive where medical attention was given until an ambulance arrived.
On Tuesday, authorities said the teen had died at Grady Memorial Hospital just before 1 p.m. The coroner identified him at Quendarrious Woodyard. His body will be sent to the GBI for autopsy.
The Troup County School System released a statement regarding Woodyard's death.
"TCSS is deeply saddened over this loss, and our thoughts and condolences go out to the family members and friends of the student," the district said in a statement.
The LaGrange Police Department is asking that anyone with information on this incident to call the LaGrange Police Department at (706) 883-2603 or Troup County Crime Stoppers at (706) 812-1000. All information given is confidential and may lead to a reward.
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