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NYPD was called Stebbins Playground on October 28th at approximately 7:00pm on the report of a shooting.
Police arrived to find 18-year-old Joshua Sparrow suffering from gunshot wounds to his head and torso. Sparrow was rushed to Lincoln Hospital, where he died of his injuries.
Investigators are searching for three suspects who fled the scene toward 165th Street. Two of the suspects were described as wearing all black and the third suspect was said to be wearing a white shirt.
So far no arrests have been made. Anyone with information regarding the incident can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.