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Candlelight vigil held for 16-year-old boy shot and killed outside Citrus Park mall

Peter (PJ) Hyman Jr. was just 16 years old when he was shot and killed outside of Citrus Park Town Center Mall on September 14. His family and friends held a vigil to honor him on Sunday night.

vigil for 16-year-old shot and killed in shooting

By: Lydia Vazquez

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Peter (PJ) Hyman Jr. was just 16 years old when he was shot and killed outside of Citrus Park Town Center Mall on September 14.
His family and friends held a vigil to honor him on Sunday night.
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