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        16-Year-Old Arrested in Fatal Shooting of East New York Teen in Queens

        First responders found her unconscious when they arrived. She was rushed to the hospital where she died.

        News 12 Staff

        Feb 16, 2025, 11:12 PM

        Updated 24 days ago

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        The NYPD says they have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager from East New York.
        The suspect is facing charges including manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon.
        The incident occurred Saturday evening when 17-year-old Deaza Barkley was shot in the head in Jamaica, Queens.
        First responders found her unconscious at the scene and she was rushed to the hospital, where she later died.