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Man Arrested for East Harlem Shooting that Killed 22 Year Old

August 25, 2010 9:29pm | Updated August 25, 2010 9:29pm
Tasheem Morris, 22, was arrested for the murder of Juan Cabrera
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By Heather Grossmann

DNAinfo News Editor

MANHATTAN — An East Harlem man was arrested and charged with the murder of 22-year-old Juan Cabrera, who was shot to death earlier this month, police said.

Tasheem Morris, 22, was arrested for allegedly murdering Cabrera in the 7th floor hallway of the housing complex they both lived in at 1738 Lexington Avenue on Aug. 8, according to NYPD.

Cabrera died from gunshot wounds to his torso, police said.

Morris was charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon.


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