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14-year-old arrested in connection to Franklin Co. shooting that left teen dead

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UPDATE: Dec. 3 at 2 p.m.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office reported that a 14-year-old has been arrested in connection to a shooting on Leathers Lane in Franklin County that resulted in the death of one teen on Dec. 1.

Police reported that on Dec. 1 at around 1 a.m, Franklin County deputies responded to a shots fired call on Leathers Lane. When police arrived they found one teen had sustained a gunshot wound and proceeded to provide aid.

According to police, the teen died due to injuries sustained in the shooting.

A police investigation resulted in the arrest of a 14-year-old in connection to the shooting. Police added that the incident is an ongoing investigation.

Original Story:

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Kentucky confirmed to LEX 18 that a teen is dead following a shooting that occurred at around 1 a.m. on Sunday.

Officials reported that the shooting took place at a home on Leathers Lane in Franklin County and involved two juveniles.

Police are investigating the shooting and the identity of the victim has not been released by authorities at this time.

This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have more information as it becomes available.