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A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot on a New Rochelle street Tuesday afternoon – and a 16-year-old suspect was taken in custody, a report said.

The victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds at about 3:40 p.m. at the corner of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue, lohud.com reported, citing officials.

The boy was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A short time later, police busted a 16-year-old boy suspected in the shooting about a half-mile from the scene, the report said.

The suspect was carrying a handgun, police said. No charges were immediately filed.


  The 17-year-old boy was found with multiple gunshot wounds at the corner of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue. RICHARD HARBUS The 17-year-old boy was found with multiple gunshot wounds at the corner of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue. RICHARD HARBUS

The victim used to attend New Rochelle High School, officials said in a statement.

It was unclear if the suspect is a student in the district.


  Police caught up to the 16-year-old boy suspected in the shooting about a half-mile from the scene, the report said. New ROchelle Police Department/F Police caught up to the 16-year-old boy suspected in the shooting about a half-mile from the scene, the report said. New ROchelle Police Department/F
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