16-year-old charged as adult in West Palm Beach shooting outside apartment complex

A 16-year-old accused of opening fire on a car and attempting to kill another teen in West Palm Beach is being held on a $50,000 bond.
By WPBF · · 1 min read

A 16-year-old accused of opening fire on a car and attempting to kill another teen in West Palm Beach is being held on a $50,000 bond.
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