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The charred body of Shaniesha Forbes, 14, washed up on Gerritsen Beach in January. (Credit: CBS 2)

Police: Man From Maine Charged In Death Of Brooklyn Teen

Christian Ferdinand, 20, from Limestone, Maine was arrested overnight and charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Shaniesha Forbes, police said.

2013/05/16

Scene of Thursday night's police-involved shooting in Brownsville, Brooklyn. (credit: Eileen Lehpamer, 1010 WINS)

NYPD: Officers Shot Brownsville Suspect After He Pulled Out Firearm

The incident happened Thursday evening around 6 p.m. on Grafton Street at Livonia Avenue in Brownsville.

2013/03/21

An assortment of handguns (file/credit: JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Youth Advocates Work To Curb Gun Violence

Community leaders, youth advocates and the Brooklyn District Attorney attended a conference at St. Francis College Saturday, discussing ideas to prevent teenagers from being forgotten at school and to prevent young people from turning to gun violence.

2013/02/02

Ammo recovered and turned into NYPD by community leaders

Brooklyn Community Leaders Push For Increased Funding For Gun Buyback Programs

Community leaders are banding together to encourage gun buyback programs across Brooklyn.

2012/08/01

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Police: Man Shot In The Eye While Playing Basketball In Brooklyn Schoolyard

The 24-year-old man was shot in the eye while playing basketball ball at P.S. 45 on Schaefer Street around 8 p.m. Thursday, police said.

2012/07/13

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2 Arrested After 3-Year-Old Brooklyn Boy Shot In The Leg While Playing In Sprinklers

The NYPD announced another arrest Monday night in the weekend Brooklyn playground shooting of a 3-year-old boy.

2012/07/09

Tayshana Murphy (credit: CBS 2)

Community Mourns Tayshana Murphy, H.S. Hoops Star Killed In Harlem

Monday night, the NYPD told 1010 WINS they are not questioning anyone in connection with the shooting and are still seeking witnesses.

2011/09/12

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Brooklyn, Harlem Community Leaders To Ask For Help In Solving Two Fatal Shootings

Monday morning, officials from Brooklyn and Harlem will be coming together to call for information in two shootings that left two women dead last week.

2011/09/12

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Elderly Brooklyn Woman Makes Plea For Bed Bug Cleanup

84-year-old Emma Graham, a resident of the Roosevelt Houses, said she’s been forced to sleep in a chair to avoid getting bit by the creepy crawly menace in her bed.

2010/08/27

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