Boy fatally shot on Sunday

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A juvenile male was fatally shot on Jan. 12.

On Jan. 14, officers responded to reports of a shooting on the 1700 block of Minnesota Ave., SE.

Steven Slaughter, 14, was found with apparent gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead.

Police have not released any suspect information.