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Riviera Beach Police Department are investigating a homicide of a 17 year old male in Riviera Beach

A 17-year-old male was shot and killed this evening, a city police spokeswoman said. City police are seeking at least two people of interest for questioning about the shooting. The incident occurred at about 7 p.m. in the 1000 block of West 25th Street, spokeswoman Rose Anne Brown said. Police found the victim lying in the yard of a residence, Brown said. The teen was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, where he was later pronounced dead. The teen’s name was not immediately available. It is believed the teen was sitting in a chair in the yard of the residence when a male suspect approached on foot, Brown said. Shots were fired and the suspect fled the scene on foot.

*UPDATE*

The homicide victim has been identified as Gary Bernard Jackson, age 17.  He lived in Riviera Beach, but not at the address of the homicide incident.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call the Riviera Beach Police department (561) 845-4123 or if you’d like to stay anonymous and be eligible for up to $1,000 REWARD call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477) or text tips to tips@cspbc.com

 

(source: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/crime/shooting-leaves-17-year-old-male-dead-in-2099018.html)

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