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Police: Teen accidently kills self with gun in Putnam Valley

Officials say 17-year-old Elias Knapp was with friends last week at the teen's home on Ridge Avenue in Putnam Valley when it appears a gun accidentally went off.

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Feb 8, 2019, 6:08 AM

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