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Jakwan Keller arraigned in murder of 12-year-old Hempstead girl, Dejah Joyner

The man accused of firing the shot that killed a 12-year-old Hempstead girl pleaded not guilty today as investigators announced that they believe a gang-related dispute prompted the shooting. Jakwan

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