A reported 12-year-old runaway was shot and killed Wednesday night in Howard County.

Deputies responded to reports of a gunshot victim at Scenic Mountain Medical Center just before 8pm Wednesday night.

A news release states that once deputies were on scene, they identified the victim as 12-year-old Jose Hernandez. Hernandez had been reported as a runaway through the Big Spring Police Department, the news release states.

Hernandez died as a result of his injuries.

Deputies believe Hernandez was shot at a home north of Big Spring and was transported to the hospital in a private car.

Investigators have limited information on the details of the shooting at this time, but are currently working to develop information.

An autopsy will be performed on Hernandez today in Lubbock.

If you have any information, contact the Howard County Sheriff’s Office at 432-264-2231 or Crime Stoppers 432-263-8477 (TIPS).