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By Cecilia Levine From Daily Voice

A 15-year-old boy was killed and another was injured in a shooting Friday evening, Nov. 7, in Atlantic City, authorities said.

At 5:24 p.m., Atlantic City Police responded to reports of gunfire in the area of 800 Arkansas Avenue, according to the department. Officers found a 15-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to AtlantiCare Medical Center – City Division, where he was pronounced dead.

A 17-year-old male was also shot and taken to the same hospital. He is expected to recover, police said.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800 or submit a tip anonymously through the Submit a Tip page at ACPO.org

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The public can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477 (TIPS), or visit www.crimestoppersatlantic.com

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