What we know about 7-month-old baby killed in New York City shooting
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A 7-month-old baby was killed by a stray bullet in a gang-motivated shooting in New York City.
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A 7-month-old baby was killed by a stray bullet in a gang-motivated shooting in New York City on Wednesday afternoon, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The infant was sitting in a stroller when struck during the incident. The killing underscores the dangers posed by gun violence in the city, particularly when shootings occur in public spaces with civilians present. Gang-related shootings in New York have periodically resulted in unintended casualties as stray bullets strike bystanders. The NYPD is investigating the circumstances of the shooting.
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