17-year-old boy dies after being shot in neck near Bronx school: police

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Friday, March 8, 2024
Bronx teen dies after being shot in the neck during fight
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in the Bronx.

THE BRONX, New York (WABC) -- A 17-year-old boy has died after being shot near a school in the Bronx on Thursday, police say.

The teen was struck in the neck around 4:14 p.m. after a fight broke out amongst a group of kids at 762 Cauldwell Ave.

The teen was taken to Lincoln Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A teen suspect is being sought by police.

No arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.

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