15-year-old to face capital murder charges in Mesquite robbery, shooting

15 year old boy will face capital murder charges as a result of yesterday's murder in Mesquite
15 year old boy will face capital murder charges as a result of yesterday's murder in Mesquite Photo credit GettyImages

A 15-year-old boy will face capital murder charges as a result of yesterday's murder in Mesquite.

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Mesquite Police responded to a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a beauty supply store in a strip mall near Galloway and Hillcrest. They say someone tried to rob the store and shot an employee.

Police arrived and found the victim on the ground with several gunshot wounds. He died at the hospital.

Mesquite police say they worked with Dallas police on the investigation, and they've now arrested a 15-year-old boy. That boy has been charged with capital murder.

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