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NYC teen nabbed with gun on basketball court — one of six busts under his belt: sources

A 15-year-old Brooklyn kid was nabbed with a gun on a basketball court Monday — one of six busts already under his belt, including others for robberies and thefts, law-enforcement sources say. The Coney Island teen — whose name was withheld because of his age — dropped the handgun on the ground as cops approached
byOlivia Adams
13 August 2024
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A 15-year-old Brooklyn kid was nabbed with a gun on a basketball court Monday — one of six busts already under his belt, including others for robberies and thefts, law-enforcement sources say.

The Coney Island teen — whose name was withheld because of his age — dropped the handgun on the ground as cops approached him while he was shooting hoops on the court in southern Brooklyn, sources said.

The teen was charged him with criminal possession of a weapon, sources said.

This is the boy’s sixth arrest: He has been picked up five other times, including for larceny and two robberies.

He allegedly committed all his crimes in Brooklyn, sources said.

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Hi, I'm Olivia Adams, a political correspondent committed to providing in-depth analysis and reporting on the political landscape. With a background in political science and years of experience covering elections, government policies, and political movements, I strive to give my readers a clear and comprehensive understanding of the issues that matter.
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