16-year-old dead after being found with serious injuries on roadway in San Tan Valley, tell me about this news today

A 16-year-old boy died after being discovered with life-threatening injuries on a road in San Tan Valley, Arizona.

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• The Incident: Around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday night (October 1), Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies responded to a welfare check call on Murray Grey Drive, near Empire Boulevard and Gary Road.

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• Victim: Deputies found the 16-year-old boy lying in the roadway suffering from severe injuries. He was airlifted to a Valley hospital in critical condition and succumbed to his injuries on Friday, October 2.

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• Cause & Investigation: Authorities stated that the boy’s injuries appeared consistent with being hit by a vehicle, though investigators are examining other possible injuries as well.

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• Persons of Interest: PCSO detectives took three juvenile boys into custody for questioning overnight. All three were later released pending further investigation. Authorities noted that the victim and the three teens all knew one another.

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• Public Call: The sheriff’s office has not released names or filed formal charges yet, and they are urging anyone with information to contact the PCSO at 520-866-5111.

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