61-year-old bystander killed in Harlem shooting, NYPD says
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A 61-year-old woman named Excenia Mette was tragically killed by gunfire in Harlem while innocently walking on the sidewalk during a shootout between two rival groups. The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m., and she was struck in the head, later dying in the hospital. A 23-year-old man who was allegedly connected to the shootout was hospitalized with a foot injury but has not been charged. Police are actively searching for additional suspects linked to the gunfire. In related news, gun violence data shows a decline in shootings in the precinct, making Mette's death a notable incident for the year.
A 61-year-old woman was fatally shot in Harlem by crossfire between two groups. Police are investigating and searching for suspects involved in the gunfight.
Officials reported that the woman, identified as Excenia Mette, was pronounced dead after being shot in the head during an incident that erupted around 10:20 p.m.
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