A 14-year-old boy and a woman in her 30s were killed in a shooting near Southwest Elementary School in Grand Rapids Tuesday evening.

The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the area of Rumsey Street SW and Oakland Avenue SW. Police identified the shooting as the result of a confrontation that began during a game of soccer.

Interim Police Chief Joe Trigg said a group of juveniles were playing soccer at a nearby park when the suspect approached and asked to join. The suspect was turned away, which led to a verbal fight. Trigg said the suspect then pulled out a weapon and shot the 14-year-old teen.

A woman in her 30s who tried to defend the teen during the fight was also shot.

Officers responded to the scene and found both victims on the property of Southwest Elementary School. Officers attempted life-saving measures on the teen, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Trigg said it is believed the woman and teen are related.

Juveniles who witnessed the shooting told police the incident was horrific. To see a friend gunned down is terrible for anybody to witness, let alone juveniles.

The suspect ran from the scene, but police located him at a home and arrested him. Police were not able to share the age of the suspect.

Following the shooting, Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby sent a letter to staff, along with Southwest Elementary and Southwest Middle High School families. Crisis teams and school therapists would be available to any students who need support.

The district initially said there would be school Wednesday, but later sent out an update saying Southwest Elementary and Southwest Middle High School will be closed Wednesday. All other GRPS schools will be open.

The Grand Rapids Police Department's Major Case Team is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 616-456-3380. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.