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Garfield Heights Teen Dies From Gunshot Wounds

Wednesday February 22, 2012 5:24 PM
UPDATED: Wednesday February 22, 2012 5:28 PM
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The 15-year-old who was shot in the head in Garfield Heights Tuesday night has died, according to ONN's Affiliate WEWS

Garfield Heights Police Chief Robert Sackett said that the teen passed away, but he did not release his name.

The shooting happened on South Parkway Drive near East 131st just after 8 p.m.

According to Garfield Heights police, the teen and a 20-year-old were walking down the street, when a car pulled up. Police said an unknown amount of people got out the vehicle and fired three to six rounds.

The 15-year-old was shot in the head, while the 20-year-old was able to run away.

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