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Man Shot in Chest in The Bronx, FDNY Says

January 22, 2013 8:07am | Updated January 22, 2013 8:07am
The victim was shot near 340 Alexander Ave. in Mott Haven early Tuesday Jan. 22, 2013, officials said.
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MOTT HAVEN — A 20-year-old man was shot in his chest on Alexander Ave. Tuesday morning, according to the FDNY.

The unidentified victim was shot near 340 Alexander Ave., near East 141st Street, about 1:30 a.m., a fire spokesman said.

The man was taken to Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, fire said. His injuries don't appear to be life-threatening, cops said.

The circumstances of the incident remain unclear.

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