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Suspect on the run after shooting kills two teens in Gainesville, police say

Officers believe the suspect knew the victims and was last seen running from the scene.
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GAINESVILLE, Texas — Police in Gainesville are looking for the suspect that shot and killed two teens Monday evening.

In a news release, the department said they heard about the shooting at 6:22 p.m. on Jan. 16. Officers were dispatched to the area near North Culberson Street and West U.S. Highway 82.

When they arrived, they found the two victims near a truck. They were taken to a medical facility but were later pronounced dead.

Gainesville police identified the two as 19-year-old Antonio Delgado and a 16-year-old boy. Officers believe the two victims knew the suspect who was last seen running north from the scene.

Anyone with information about this shooting is encouraged to contact police by calling 940-668-7777 or messaging their Facebook page. You could also send your tip anonymously by calling the Crimes Tip Hotline at 940-612-0000.

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