Teen dies after being shot in the head at Garland park

Police in Garland said a 15-year-old who was shot in the head at Embree Park has died.

The shooting happened around 5:15 p.m. near the park's basketball courts on Friday.

Police said the teen went to the park with several others, and one suspect pulled out a gun and began shooting into the crowd.

Garland police said the 15 year old teen was shot in the head and his friends took him to the hospital.

He was then transferred to Children's Health in Dallas.

Police are asking for anyone with any information regarding the shooting of this teenager to contact the Garland Police Department.

The identity of the victim is not being released at this time.