KINGSVILLE, TX — One person is dead following a shooting in Kingsville on Friday night. Police responded to a call for a shooting at 10:41 PM on Kenedy Avenue. Upon arriving at the scene they found 18 year old Katelynn Villareal deceased, with a gunshot wound to the head.

Upon further investigation Kingsville Police determined that the shooting took place in a shed in the backyard where a party was taking place. According to police, 18 year old Larry Anthony Rodriguez had reached into his backpack and pulled out a weapon, and shot Villareal one time in the head. Rodriguez would then flee the scene.

A warrant was issued for Rodriguez's arrest for murder in the 1st degree. He turned himself in Saturday evening.

According to Kingsville ISD Superintendent Luz Martinez both individuals were

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