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3 teens charged with murder in shooting of 14-year-old in west Charlotte

A 14-year-old shot in the 1000 block of Lewiston Avenue on July 14 died on Wednesday. CMPD said three teen suspects are now charged with his murder.

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What happened A 14-year-old shot in the 1000 block of Lewiston Avenue on July 14 died on Wednesday. CMPD said three teen suspects are now charged with his murder.
The headline split WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) frames it as "3 teens charged with murder in shooting of 14-year-old in west Charlotte". WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst) frames it as "Milwaukee teen charged in 414 Day murder to be tried as an adult".
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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 24, 3:50 AM

3 teens charged with murder in shooting of 14-year-old in west Charlotte

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A 14-year-old shot in the 1000 block of Lewiston Avenue on July 14 died on Wednesday. CMPD said three teen suspects are now charged with his murder.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 24, 3:22 AM

Milwaukee teen charged in 414 Day murder to be tried as an adult

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A judge ruled Thursday that the case of a 16-year-old boy charged in Milwaukee's 414 Day murder will go to adult court.

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Jul 24, 3:22 AM: WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 24, 3:50 AM: WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) joined the source map.

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