By Associated Press - Tuesday, April 4, 2017

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. (AP) - Authorities in North Carolina have identified a 14-year-old girl who died after being found shot at a park.

Police tell local media outlets the girl found Monday afternoon has been identified as 14-year-old Taylor Sorera Smith of Charlotte.

Authorities say the shooting happened about 3 p.m. in River Street Park in Mount Holly, which is 12 miles (19 kilometers) northwest of Charlotte. The girl was shot multiple times and was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Police are still investigating the shooting, and no arrests have been made.

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