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Police: 2-year-old, five others hurt in Brownsville shooting

Police say a 2-year-old and five others are recovering in the hospital tonight after a shooting in Brownsville. First responders say the 2-year-old was shot in the leg on Riverdale Avenue at around 7

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Jul 30, 2012, 2:51 AM

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Police: 2-year-old, five others hurt in Brownsville shooting
Police say a 2-year-old and five others are recovering in the hospital tonight after a shooting in Brownsville.
First responders say the 2-year-old was shot in the leg on Riverdale Avenue at around 7 p.m. Sunday. Witnesses tell News 12 Brooklyn that the shooting happened just steps away from a playground.
Police believe a white Nissan Altima with Florida plates may be involved in the incident.
Officials say the investigation is ongoing.
Police are asking anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
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