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Teen Arrested In Connection To Fatal Shooting In Port Jefferson

PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- A teenager has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Port Jefferson.

Officers were sent to Main Street near Arden Place around 3:35 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a shooting.

When they arrived at the scene, they found a man suffered from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as 25-year-old David Bliss Jr., of Shirley.

Suffolk County Police say 19-year-old Joseph Garcia, of Port Jefferson Station, was arrested Saturday and charged with murder.

According to police, the investigation is continuing.

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