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19-year-old dead after shooting on Parkwood Street in Waco

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Posted at 7:12 PM, Apr 20, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-21 16:06:05-04

WACO, TX — A 19-year-old is dead after a shooting on Parkwood Street Tuesday afternoon.

Around 2:55 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, officers with the Waco Police Department were dispatched to the 3800 block of Parkwood Street regarding a shooting.

When officers responded, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the 3600 block of Bosque Boulevard. Authorities believe the victim was involved in the shooting on Parkwood Street.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.

On Wednesday, April 21, authorities identified the victim as 19-year-old Ryan Abbott of Waco.

Responding officers also went to the home on Parkwood Street, where they located the other individual involved in the shooting.

Authorities learned the shooting occurred inside of the home.

The individual who was on scene has been cooperative with the investigation, according to Waco PD.

Detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

At this time, no charges have been filed. Waco PD says the shooter has continued to cooperate with detectives.

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