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Suspects In Brooklyn Toddler's Death Due In Court

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Two men indicted in the shooting death of a Brooklyn toddler are set to appear in court on Thursday.

Daquan Breland and Daquan Wright are charged with murder and weapons possession in the death of 16-month-old Antiq Hennis.

Authorities said the boy's father, Anthony Hennis, was pushing him in a stroller while crossing a street in Brownsville last month when four shots were fired.

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Antiq Hennis (handout)

The child was struck on the left side of his face and pronounced dead at a hospital.

Police think the boy's father was the intended target.

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