A 16-year-old male was shot to death in Daytona Beach on Wednesday night and detectives are looking for the killer, according to police.

Police Chief Jakari Young said in an interview with WESH-TV that the 16-year-old was shot multiple times while in the 400 block of Hudson Street. He said he did not have any idea how it happened and police were looking for witnesses.

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"A 16-year-old, unfortunately, lost his life to senseless violence," Young said in the interview with WESH.

Young said police were searching for the suspect.

In a tweet, police asked anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or may have information to contact Detective Zach Ravi at (386) 671-5245 or email ravizachary@dbpd.us.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Daytona Beach Police: 16-year-old shot to death.