Clifton Teen Charged In Fatal Shooting At Liquor Store

CLIFTON, N.J. – A teenager was arrested in the death of Leandro Mendoza, 21, who was killed while closing Lexington Liquors in Clifton, on Friday, nj.com reported.

Leandro Mendoza who was killed while closing Lexington Liquors.
Photo Credit: *Facebook/Lexington Liquors*

Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015 4:00 p.m.

According to the article, a 17-year-old Clifton youth, whose identity hasn't been released due to his age, was arrested Sunday morning and charged with shooting Mendoza, who was shot by a masked gunman around 2 a.m..

A second employee of the store received minor injuries, the article said. A memorial is setup where the shooting occurred.

Read the full article at nj.com.

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