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Another Minor Charged For Murder
posted (May 15, 2012)
Last week we told you about 25 year-old Leo Palacio Jr., who was murdered on Thursday night - while two others, including cyclist Byron Pope - were shot.

Well, police say a teenager did, and the 16 year old minor was arraigned in Family court today for murder.

He has been remanded to the Wagner's Facility on the prison compound until June 27.

This minor's mother told reporters outside of court that her son was falsely arrested and charged, and he wasn't given an identification parade.

As we reported Palacio, Byron Pope and a 17 year old were hanging out at the corner of Central American Boulevard and Pelican Street when 2 men ran out from the direction of Curassow Street.

One of the men pulled out a firearm and fired shots which killed Palacio, grazed Pope and injured the 17 year old.

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