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Brooklyn Mom Pleads for Justice After Son's Fatal Shooting

CBS New YorkJune 7, 20252 min18,463 views
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Devastating Loss and Plea for Justice

  • πŸ’” Crystal Childs is mourning the loss of her 18-year-old son, Zenir Childs, who was shot and killed on Saturday.
  • πŸŽ“ Zenir was a promising young man who loved football and was looking forward to playing in college after graduation.
  • πŸ—£οΈ His mother is heartbroken and calling for justice, urging the "coward" responsible to turn themselves in.

Community and Police Response

  • πŸ“ The shooting occurred just before 10 p.m. on Saturday at 812 New Jersey Avenue in East New York.
  • πŸ€• Police found Zenir with a gunshot wound to the torso; he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
  • πŸ‘©β€πŸ¦± An 18-year-old woman was also shot in the arm and is in stable condition.
  • ❓ No arrests have been made as the investigation is ongoing.

Local Crime Statistics

  • πŸ“ˆ According to NYPD data, there have been 15 shooting incidents in the 75th precinct so far this year.
  • πŸ˜” The community is reflecting on Zenir's life, remembering him for his great heart and willingness to help others.
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