18-Year-Old Shot Dead in Brooklyn, 17-Year-Old Wounded: Police

An 18-year-old man died and a 17-year-old boy were wounded in a shooting in Brooklyn Wednesday, authorities say.

The victims were shot at Pennsylvania and Livonia avenues at about 2:30 p.m. in Brownsville.

The older victim, who was shot in the head, was pronounced dead at a hospital. The 17-year-old is listed in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the right arm, authorities say.

Three people were taken into custody at the scene and a weapon was recovered, police say.  

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