Boynton Beach, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy succumbed to injuries sustained from a shooting earlier this week, prompting a search for answers from local police. Charles Morris Jr. was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head shortly after police were alerted by his father on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. when Morris’s father flagged down officers, reporting that one of his son’s friends claimed Morris had been robbed just before hearing gunfire. Subsequently, officers arrived at a vacant residence located in the 1700 block of North Sixth Street within the Preserve community, where they found the teenager critically injured.
Morris was quickly transported to Delray Medical Center but tragically passed away at 10:46 a.m. on Friday, nearly two days post-incident. Investigators are working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding Morris’s presence in the vacant home and the motive behind the shooting.
So far, police have kept details about potential suspects under wraps, leaving the community on edge and searching for answers. The Boynton Beach Police Department is urging anyone with relevant information to step forward. They can reach Detective Vargas via email at VargasA@bbfl.us or by phone at 561-742-6163.
As officers continue their investigation, the local community is grappling with the loss of a young life and the unanswered questions surrounding the shooting. The department has expressed its commitment to resolving the case and bringing justice for Morris and his family.
Authorities are appealing for public assistance to gain clarity on the troubling incident, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in solving crimes. Although specific details have yet to emerge, police hope that tips from the public will shed light on this tragic event.