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NYPD Identifies Teen Fatally Shot Outside NYCHA Complex In Canarsie

The police have launched a search for the shooters.

Police have identified the 15-year-old who was fatally shot outside a Brooklyn NYCHA complex on Tuesday. Officials said Javel Lawton was shot in his torso outside the Bay View Houses on 102nd Street at around 9 p.m. Lawton was visiting friends at the location, and as he left, he was immediately approached by a group of males, who were all wearing masks, hoods and gloves. The victim then exchanged words with a suspect. Then a male opened fire, striking the victim. Click here to read more on abc7ny.com




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