Authorities investigate fatal shooting of 15-year-old girl in Atlantic City

Atlantic City prosecutors are searching for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl on June 25, 2019.
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An investigation is underway after a 15-year-old girl was fatally shot in Atlantic City, prosecutors said.

Authorities received a 911 call at 4:17 a.m. Thursday for a report of a shooting at 102 S. Massachusetts Ave.

When officers arrived at the scene, the victim was found dead from apparent gunshot wounds.


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An autopsy has been scheduled and the incident is being investigated as a homicide.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit at (609) 909-7666