Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy late Saturday in a Hampshire home.

According to Hampshire police, officers called to the 100 block of High Street at about 11:30 p.m. found the teen inside the residence suffering from a gunshot wound.

The boy died at the scene, police said.

The shooting is an isolated event and there is no ongoing threat to the community, officials said.

In addition to Hampshire police, the Pingree Grove and Gilberts police departments, Kane County Sheriff’s Office and the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force responded to assist.

Police said Sunday their investigation is ongoing and they are not releasing any other information at this time.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Hampshire Police Departme

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