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Investigators release identity of 15-year-old boy killed in Salem

A teenager who died of a gunshot wound in Salem has been identified as a 15-year-old Massachusetts boy, officials said.

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What happened A teenager who died of a gunshot wound in Salem has been identified as a 15-year-old Massachusetts boy, officials said.
The headline split WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) frames it as "Investigators release identity of 15-year-old boy killed in Salem". WCVB Boston (Hearst) frames it as "15-year-old Lowell High School freshman shot and killed outside Salem, N.H., home, offici...".
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CenterInvestigators release identity of 15-year-old boy killed in Salem

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 20, 3:29 AM

Investigators release identity of 15-year-old boy killed in Salem

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A teenager who died of a gunshot wound in Salem has been identified as a 15-year-old Massachusetts boy, officials said.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 20, 3:14 AM

15-year-old Lowell High School freshman shot and killed outside Salem, N.H., home, officials confirm

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The suspicious death of a teenager is under investigation in Salem, New Hampshire.

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Jun 20, 3:14 AM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 20, 3:29 AM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.