Teen Boy Charged In Fatal Shooting Of 16-Year-Old In Atlantic City, Prosecutors Say

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS) -- A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy, according to Atlantic County prosecutors. The shooting happened on June 15 in Atlantic City and the victim died at a Philadelphia hospital on Tuesday.

Police responded to the 1000 block of Arctic Avenue around 11:50 p.m. on June 15, where the 16-year-old gunshot victim was found. He was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division.

The 15-year-old suspect was arrested on June 19 following an investigation. He was initially charged with attempted murder and several weapons charges.

The 16-year-old later died at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia.

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"Gun violence is a tragic reality in our society. However, when it effects our youth we sustain an incalculable loss of human potential. My only question is: when will someone from our community stand up enough to give a damn?" Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner said.

On Tuesday, the the 15-year-old was charged with murder.