A Trenton 17-year-old was pronounced dead at a local hospital less than an hour after being shot in the back, authorities said.

According to Acting Mercer County Prosecutor Theresa L. Hilton, Trenton police responded to the area of Parkside and Homan avenues in Trenton at approximately 12:32 p.m. Sunday, following reports of gunshots. When they arrived, they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to the back, authorities said in a statement.

First responders at the scene began to administer first aid to the victim before transporting him to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment, where he was pronounced dead at 1:09 p.m.

The prosecutor said they are continuing to investigate the incident. Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact Detective Luis Vega at 609-278-2720 or Sgt. William Jett Jr. at 609-331-5010. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org