More gun violence has tragically taken the life of another young Bronxite, this time a 17-year-old boy from Belmont.
Kather Werts, who lived at 2378 Hoffman St. was found with a gunshot wound to his head in front of 1705 Hoe Ave. at about 4:42 p.m. on Thursday, according to police.
Werts was rushed to Saint Barnabas Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police have not announced an arrest or a suspect in custody at this time.
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