17-year-old Armoni Cantu killed after shooting near West 31st and Liberty streets in Erie

Erie police are conducting an active investigation into a shooting that left one teenage boy dead and another critically injured near West 31st and Liberty Streets on Tuesday afternoon.

The Erie County Coroner, Lyell Cook, confirmed that 17-year-old Armoni Cantu was transported to Saint Vincent Hospital by private vehicle.

Despite efforts by medical staff, he was pronounced dead at 4:47 p.m. while undergoing treatment.

A second 17-year-old male victim sustained a gunshot wound to the face.

Authorities have reported that his injuries are severe, and he remains in critical condition.