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Tulsa Teen Killed While Getting off School Bus

A Tulsa Police cruiser
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A Tulsa Police cruiser

Tulsa, OK – Tulsa teen shot exiting bus

TULSA, Okla. (AP) Tulsa police say a teenager was critically wounded and later died after being shot as he exited a school bus on the city's north side.

Police say the 16-year-old was shot in the head, back and neck about 4:45 p.m. as he exited the bus. A spokeswoman for Emergency Medical Services Authority says the teen was transported to St. John Medical Center in critical condition. Police confirm the teen died Friday evening.

School officials say the teen, whose name wasn't immediately released, attended Memorial High School.

Police are searching for a group of suspects who were riding in a gold Chevrolet Suburban.

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Information from: Tulsa World, http://www.tulsaworld.com

Copyright 2009 The Associated Press.