Belle Glade shooting claims one life

Belle Glade shooting claims one life

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Posted: 12/24/2009

BELLE GLADE, FL. -- An 18 year old was fatally shot last night in the 500 block of SW Avenue B.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says that the unidentified teen was playing a dice game on the street when he was approached from behind by the shooter.

The victim was shot numerous times and was then transported to Delray Community Hospital where he later died.

A second person was also shot and was treated for non life threatening injuries at Lake Side Medical Center in Belle Glade.

The homicide is being investigated by the Palm Beach County Violent Crimes Task Force.

Copyright 2009 The E.W. Scripps Co. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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