Amarillo PD: Teenager dead after firework accident in Eastridge

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Police Department responded to a firework accident last night that resulted in the death of a teenager.

According to APD, at around 10:11 p.m. officers were called to the area of Evergreen street near Northeast 13th Avenue and Eastridge Baptist Church.

Upon arrival, officers found a 15-year-old teenager down and lifesaving measures were started.

The teen was taken to an area hospital and died from his injuries.