Muscle Shoals police say a 15-year-old boy was shot to death Sunday morning at a motel.

The incident happened at about 7:28 a.m. at the Red Roof Inn on Woodward Avenue, according to police.

First responders arrived at the motel to find the juvenile, from Tuscumbia, with a gunshot wound.

The 15-year-old was taken to Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield where he died from his injuries.

Police said a 16-year-old from Florence, whose name was not released, has been taken into custody. Criminal charges are expected to follow.

“MSPD would like to extend our prayers and condolences to the family of the deceased,” police said in an announcement.