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Police identify Joshua Rodriguez, 17, as suspect in fatal shooting of Dakim Blacknall on Creston Avenue

Police have identified the suspect they say is responsible for a deadly shooting in the borough last week. Police say 17-year-old Joshua Rodriguez shot and killed 25-year-old Dakim Blacknall outside

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Jun 14, 2014, 12:43 PM

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