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Girl, 15, Shot to Death in Atlantic City Home, Prosecutor Says

Police find 15-year-old call shot to death in Atlantic City home. Prosecutor investigating as a homicide.

A shooting at an Atlantic City home has left a teenage girl dead.

But details about what happened early Thursday at the residence South Massachusetts Avenue have not been disclosed.

Police responded to home around 4:15 a.m. after a 911 caller reported the shooting. The 15-year-old victim was found there a short time later.

In a news release, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner said the shooting is being investigated as a homicide, but further details β€” including a possible motive β€” were not disclosed.

The victim's name has not been released.

No other injuries were reported in the shooting. No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit at 609-909-7666.

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