"The loss of one young life and the arrest of another is an unimaginable tragedy, one that deeply affects our entire school community,"
"Two children, full of potential, now represent devastating losses in different ways. Our hearts ache for their families, their friends, their teachers, and everyone who has been touched by this tragedy."
"Please do not hesitate to reach out. No one should carry this pain alone,"
Police in Newburgh responded around 8 a.m. to a shooting at 184 North Miller Street and found an 11-year-old dead from a gunshot wound. The City of Newburgh Detective Division and the Non-Fatal Shooting Task Force opened an immediate investigation. A firearm was recovered and three minors of interest were identified and located. A 13-year-old male was arrested and charged with second-degree murder within 12 hours. The arrested boy was not related to the victim. One source said the victim was shot in the head while other children were playing with a firearm. Counseling and support services are being offered to students and staff in the school district.
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