Teen killed, another teen injured in East New York shooting; mother of victim speaks out
Zanir's mother, Krystal Childs, described her son as academically driven and passionate about football.
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7h agoThe NYPD says a shooting in East New York left a male 18-year-old dead and a female 18-year-old injured.
Police say Zanir Childs was shot in the torso just before 10 p.m. on Saturday in front of 812 New Jersey Ave., less than a mile away from his home.
The 18-year-old female was shot in her right arm but is expected to recover.
He and the second teen were both taken to a hospital, where Childs was pronounced dead.
Zanir's mother, Krystal Childs, described her son as academically driven and passionate about football.
She said he was a devoted son, grandson and brother.
"This is heartbreaking," said Childs. "I raised him by myself, him and his brother alone."
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