New Bedford police report that a gang-related shooting in the south end on Nov. 10 has led to charges against 18-year old Tyhon Pina of 375 Cedar Street. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m.
A juvenile victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury to his right forearm and chest and was treated at St. Luke’s hospital. Earlier, the victim had been a passenger in a vehicle on Purchase St. near the Washington St. intersection when the incident occurred.
NBPD Detective Brian Rei of the Major Crimes Division is leading the investigation.
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