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The driver told police he was in the 1400 block of Springwood Drive near Mesquite Metropolitan Airport about 11:20 p.m. to deliver a pizza when two teenagers confronted him, police spokesman Lt. Brian Parrish said
One of the robbers shot a handgun at the driver, who returned fire as they fled, Parrish said.
The driver shot one of the 16-year-olds, who was found nearby and later died. He was identified by the Dallas County medical examiner's office as Wayne Osborne.
The other 16-year-old was arrested on an aggravated robbery charge.
The driver, whose name was not released, did not have a handgun license, police said. He could face a charge of unlawfully carrying a weapon.
The house where the pizza was being delivered was vacant.
Osborne was a student at John Horn High School in Mesquite. The district released a statement to KXAS-TV (NBC5) that said, "The loss of a student's life is always tragic and heartbreaking, regardless of the circumstances."
"Mesquite ISD's thoughts and prayers are with this child's family as well as the students and staff members of John Horn High School," the statement read. "We will diligently support them through this difficult time and continue to do all we can to take care of the students we are entrusted with each and every day."
In a statement to NBC5, Domino's Pizza said the driver is cooperating with police and has been suspended during the investigation.
The owner of the Domino's on Galloway Avenue said the driver had been working there for about nine months.