Police searching for gunman who fatally shot teenager in the Bronx

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Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Teen shot and killed in the Bronx
Candace McCowan has the latest on a fatal shooting in the Bronx.

CLAREMONT, Bronx (WABC) -- Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a teenager in the Bronx.

The shooting happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Claremont section.

Police say the victim, 18-year-old Gregory Pena, was standing near Sheridan Avenue and Marcy Place when someone walked up to him and shot him in the chest.

He stumbled about three blocks before collapsing.

Pena was pronounced dead at the hospital.

A memorial has been set up near where the victim's body was found.