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Teen arrested in fatal shooting of 16-year-old in Morrisania

Police say another 16-year-old is now charged with murder and manslaughter in connection with the deadly shooting of John Nuñez.

News 12 Staff

Sep 21, 2026, 9:07 PM

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NYPD detectives arrested a teen well over a month after a 16-year-old was fatally shot in the head in Morrisania.

Police say another 16-year-old is now charged with murder and manslaughter in connection with the deadly shooting of John Nuñez.

The suspect is not being identified due to his age.

Officers say Nuñez was found with a gunshot wound to his head inside 1346 Prospect Ave. on Aug. 10.

No other details had been released as of Monday night.

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