By james art 
GARLAND, Texas – Garland Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the parking lot of an apartment complex near West Buckingham Rd. and South Jupiter Rd. around 11:30pm Saturday.
When first responders arrived, they found a 21-year-old man shot. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Officers began an investigation with the help of a police K9. A K9 tracked officers to a suspect who fled the scene. The 16-year-old is a student at Sachse High School. The suspect is being held for murder.
The teenager is being held at the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center.
The victim’s identity will not be released until next of kin have been notified.
Anyone with information regarding this shooting is urged to call Garland Police at 972-485-4840.