Shooting claims life of youth in Magnolia

A 17-year-old Thomasville youth was shot outside a nightclub in Magnolia early Sunday morning and later died as he was being transported for medical care.

Marengo County Sheriff Richard Bates said the shooting occurred at 2:20 a.m. Sunday. The victim was driven to the Thomasville Emergency Department in a private vehicle but died as he was being transported by helicopter for further treatment.

Bates has asked the public to help with any information leading to the arrest of the shooter by calling 295-4208.