Sentencing for man in fatal shooting of Brooklyn teen 1 day after his birthday

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Man set to be sentenced in fatal shooting of Brooklyn teen

EAST NEW YORK, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A man will learn how many years he'll serve behind bars today for murdering a Brooklyn teenager.

Justin Richey was beaten by a group of people just one day after his 16th birthday.

This happened in East New York back in 2018.

After the attack, police say Ralief Bradford pulled out a gun and shot Richey several times near Blake and Fountain Avenue.

He was rushed to the hospital but later died from his injuries.

Bradford is being sentenced for second-degree murder.

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Kemberly Richardson has the exclusive interview.

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