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Teen Gunned Down in Watsonville, No Leads

The 18-year-old man -- his name was withheld pending notification of kin -- was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting, in the 200 block of Second Street.

Police sought the public's help Saturday in the shooting death of a teenage man in Watsonville.

An 18-year-old man -- his name was withheld pending notification of kin -- was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting, in the 200 block of Second Street.

The shooting was reported shortly before 9 p.m. Friday; he was shot several times, police said.

Anyone with information was asked to contact homicide investigators at 831-768-3352, or leave a crime tip at 831-768-3544.

The attack marks the first homicide of the new year in Watsonville.

"Unfortunately, there is nothing new," Watsonville police Cpl. Ed Delfin told Patch.

"They canvassed the area. I'm not sure if there were any witnesses," the corporal told Patch.

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