NYPD investigates the fatal shooting of Zanir Childs in Brooklyn

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NYPD were called to a shooting on May 17th at approximately 10:00pm in the 800 block of New Jersey Avenue.

On arrival police located Zanir Childs suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso, and a woman also suffering from a gunshot wound. Childs was taken to Kings County Hospital, where he died of his injuries. The female victim was taken to Brookdale University Hospital, where she was listed as stable.

No arrests have been made. Anyone with information regarding this incident can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS .