GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Galveston police are asking for any information that could help find the person who shot and killed a 17-year-old.
On Dec. 28, officers said they received information about an injured 17-year-old. Montrell Grimes had arrived at the Joe Max Taylor Law Enforcement Facility looking for help after suffering an apparent gunshot wound to the abdomen.
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According to police, the shooting happened in the 3700 block of Ball Street. They believe an unidentified man approached Grimes' car, pulled out a handgun, and began firing into the teen's vehicle.
Grimes was taken to UTMB Health for treatment, where he later died due to his injuries.
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Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call Galveston Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (409) 765-3765 or Galveston County Crime Stoppers at (409) 763-8477.