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Teen killed at graduation party in Surry

Posted at 9:00 PM, Jun 10, 2012
and last updated 2012-06-11 07:31:07-04

A teenager was killed at a high school graduation party in Surry and two others wounded.

According to Surry County deputies, Tyquan Johnson was at a graduation house party with about 150 other people when someone opened fire late Saturday night.  Johnson died at the scene.  Two other teens were also shot.

One of the shooting victims was flown to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for treatment.  As of Sunday night, he was in fair condition.

The other victim has already been treated and released.

Johnson had just graduated from Sussex Central High School.  He was a football star and graduated near the top of his class.  His family says he was planning to attend North Carolina Wesleyan in the fall with a scholarship.

Deputies are still looking for the gunman.  So far, there are no suspects.