NYPD: 13-year-old shot on Staten Island playground dies

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Michelle Bocanegra

and

Catalina Gonella

Published May 23, 2023

Modified May 23, 2023

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A 16-year-old was arrested Tuesday in connection with the shooting death of another teenager at a Staten Island playground last week, police said.

Police said 13-year-old Jamoure Harrell of Staten Island died after he was shot in the head at Reverend Dr. Maggie Howard Playground on Friday, May 19. Authorities said EMS workers took him to Richmond University Medical Center in critical condition. He died on Monday, three days later, the NYPD said.

The arrested teen – who police did not name because of their age – faces one murder charge, along with two counts of assault, criminal use of a firearm, and a menacing charge, the NYPD said.

This story has been updated with information about an arrest.