Syracuse Teen Sentenced In The Murder Of Another Teen

Syracuse, N.Y. - A Syracuse teen has been found guilty and sentenced for the death of another teen.

In January of 2020 Syracuse Police say then 15-year-old Benjamin Kemp shot and killed 18 year old Ezquiel Ruiz.

Prosecutors said the teen shot Ruiz twice in the head "execution-style".

Kemp who is now 17 was given the maximum sentence allowed today, 15-years to life in prison.

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