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Man arrested for murder in possible Bushwick ax attack gets psychiatric evaluation

A 20-year-old woman is dead and another fighting for her life after a possible ax attack over the weekend.

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Man arrested for murder in possible Bushwick ax attack gets psychiatric evaluation

A 20-year-old woman is dead and another fighting for her life after a possible ax attack over the weekend.

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