UPDATE: THPD investigating fatal Friday morning shooting

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UPDATE 7-26-21 from Terre Haute Police Department:The female Victim was identified as fifteen-year-old Chloe Carroll of Terre Haute. She was shot at the gas station located at S. 13th and Poplar Streets before being located in the back seat of an SUV in the 1900 block of Poplar Street a short time later. She was pronounced dead at the hospital.

UPDATE 7-26-21 from Terre Haute Police Department:  During this investigation another juvenile, male 17 yrs. old was arrested for possession of a firearm by a child, possession of controlled substance (marijuana), theft of a firearm and unauthorized entry to a motor vehicle. He was taken to the Vigo County Juvenile Center, where his case is pending.


UPDATE 7/23/21 - THPD Detectives have arrested a 15- year- old male for murder, attempted murder, aggravated battery, criminal recklessness and possession of a firearm without a permit. The male was transported to the Vigo County Juvenile Center.
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​UPDATE 7/23/21- Terre Haute Police confirm the shooting victim is a 15-year-old girl. She did not survive her injuries.
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By Lucy Perry
News Writer
Indiana Central News

A Terre Haute Police Department shooting investigation is underway after one person was found suffering from a gunshot wound early Friday morning.

​This is a developing story and information is limited at this time.

Emergency crews responded to the area near S. 19th and Poplar Streets around 1 a.m. Officers rendered first aid to the victim until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to the hospital, bleeding heavily from the head, according to scanner traffic.

Reports of gunshots fired at a nearby gas station, at S. 13th and Poplar Streets, were received a short time before the victim was found. THPD officers have taped off both scenes, as the investigation continues.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.