Police said the teenager had just left a Valero corner store in the 9400 block of Clearwood Drive near Tavenor Lane just after midnight when he was shot.
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Detectives have security camera footage of the incident. They said it shows the teen crossing the street and then getting shot twice in the back.
Investigators said the 15-year-old was trying to buy some chips and a Coke, but his card was declined.
After that, he walked out of the store and crossed the street.
"Sometime when he got over here across the street, we see a white vehicle pull up, unknown if it's related or not, but a little white sedan," Lt. R. Willkens said. "Then we see an individual run from the sidewalk and run up on him, appears to shoot him twice."
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Police said after the teen fell to the ground, the shooter stood over him and kicked him a few times before running off.
The teen was taken to an area hospital. Doctors told police he might be paralyzed.
Investigators believe the shooter is a larger man who was wearing a gray or white hoodie.
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