Authorities responded to a 911 call of a shooting victim down in the 1300 block of W. 3rd Street shortly after 7 p.m.
Upon arrival, the boy, believed to be 15 years old and riding a scooter at the time, was found shot in the upper body. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died a short time later, police said.
A homicide investigation is ongoing. No suspect information has been released.
A number of bullet casings were found at the scene, and police are looking for surveillance video in the area.