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Teenager in custody after deadly shooting at West Valley home

One teenager is dead and another is in custody after a shooting Thursday night in Avondale.

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PHOENIX – One teenager is dead and another is in custody after a shooting Thursday night in Avondale, authorities said.

The victim and suspect were acquainted, according to the Avondale Police Department.

The deadly shooting occurred around 11:15 p.m. at a home near Central Avenue and Elm Lane, in the vicinity of Litchfield and Lower Buckeye roads.

An 18-year-old man whose name has not been released died of an apparent gunshot wound after being taken to a hospital.

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Authorities said a 16-year-old boy was taken into custody in connection with the shooting.

No other details were immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.

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