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He and an accomplice approached a person on the street, displayed guns, and stole a laptop, jewelry and a wallet.

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He and an accomplice approached a person on the street, displayed guns, and stole a laptop, jewelry and a wallet.

He punched and kicked the victim over 30 times, leaving him "lifeless and unrecognizable on the pavement," the DA said.
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The 15-year-old was found without a shirt or shoes on when police arrived, and was later declared dead.
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