Street vendor shot near Yankee Stadium dies

NEW YORK

Clarence Pearson was shot in the abdomen last Thursday.

According to published reports, the medical examiner said he died on Saturday.

The alleged shooter, Horace Coleman, is due in court on Sept. 25. He's expected to be charged with murder.

Coleman's lawyer said his client will be vindicated.

The other street vendor, Douglas Watkins, was wounded.

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