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Man shot, killed in Brooklyn this morning

Chester Street
Police said a man was shot Monday morning on this street. (Image via Google Maps)

A 21-year-old man was shot and killed this morning in Brooklyn.

According to police, cops responded to a 9 a.m. 911 call reporting gunshots on Chester Street.

Cops found the man, 21, shot in the chest and shoulder.

Emergency responders transported him to Brookdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, cops said.

Police are investigating.

Cops also reported another shooting in Brownsville Sunday.


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