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15-year-old dead, 1 injured in Ninth Ward shooting

One teen died, according to the tweet. Another victim was being transported to a hospital by ambulance, officials said.

Credit: AP

NEW ORLEANS —

One of two people shot in the Ninth Ward Saturday was killed, police said.

The New Orleans Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1900 block of Benton Street sometime before 4:10 p.m. on Dec. 14, when they tweeted information about the shooting.

One male victim died, according to the tweet. Another victim was being transported to a hospital by ambulance, officials said.

On Thursday, Dec. 20, the Orleans Parish Coroner identified the victim as 15-year-old Albert Kelly.

No additional details were provided.

Authorities encourage anybody with information about the shooting to contact Crimestoppers at (504) 837-8477.

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