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Covington police: Juvenile shot in Covington died at hospital

300 block of East 18th
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COVINGTON, Ky. — A teenager who was shot in Covington on Sunday died at the hospital, Covington police said on Thursday.

Police said the teen was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Police said they have not made any arrests, but there is no threat to the public while their investigation remains ongoing.

The Hamilton County Coroner's Office said the circumstances of the teen's death are still under investigation; the 17-year-old was listed as deceased on the coroner's report Monday morning.

According to a press release from the Covington Police Department, officers were called to the 300 block of East 18th St. for reports of a shooting.

When crews arrived on scene they discovered the juvenile suffering from serious, life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Andrews at 859-292-2234 or the Cincinnati/NKY Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.

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