Masked Shooters Kill Teen, Wound 3 in Long Island Auto Shop Robbery

A teenager was fatally shot and three other people were wounded during a robbery at an auto repair shop on Long Island early Wednesday, authorities say. 

Police say armed men in masks walked into Whitestar MTR on Cedarhurst Avenue in Medford around 3:30 a.m., demanded money and started firing.

Nineteen-year-old Taleik Bristel, of Patchogue, was killed. The other three victims were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds but are expected to survive. 

It wasn't clear if the gunmen made off with any cash or merchandise. 

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. 
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