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A verdict has been handed down in an Austin murder case.

Court documents say the bullet entered and exited through a small area of the man's back.

The defendant was 16 years old when the fatal shooting occurred.

The State Patrol reported wet conditions on the roadway when the crash occurred.

The State Patrol responded to the first crash shortly before 2:30 p.m. The second injury crash happened shortly before 9:15 p.m.

Austin Public Schools Superintendent Joey Page says the student is now receiving medical care and that the school has returned to normal activities.

The crash occurred on Highway 56 near Austin.

Two vehicles were involved in the Freeborn County collision.

The victim was shot in the back after he opened his front door and found a gun being pointed at him.

Police say the victim suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.