HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — A teenager was found dead behind a Henrico County home on Monday morning, according to Henrico police.
An investigation into how the 17-year-old died outside the home along Reynolds Road, near Ratcliffe Elementary School in Henrico County, is now underway.
Neighbors told CBS 6 they heard gunshots before sunrise.
"At approx. 6:07 am, officers were dispatched to the location where they located a juvenile male (17) in the backyard w/ significant trauma. He was pronounced deceased at the scene," a Henrico Police spokesperson said. "Members of our Criminal Investigation Section are on scene collecting evidence and gathering information about what unfolded."
Ratcliffe Elementary School began the school day in an lock and teach mode, as to not interfere with the investigation, according to a district spokesperson.
"As students arrive at school this morning, they may see a significant police presence in the neighborhood across the street from our building. Officers are investigating a neighborhood incident that is not related to our school," a message Henrico Schools sent to parents read. "To ensure we do not interfere with the police investigation, our school will begin the day on a 'lock and teach.' I will update you when we return to normal operations."
The Henrico Police active call website indicated that police were called to Reynolds Road to investigate a shooting.
This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom.
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