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Second person charged in connection with teen’s murder in Ambridge receives sentence

AMBRIDGE, Pa. — The second suspect accused in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in Ambridge faced sentencing.

Beaver County District Attorney said a judge sentenced Nyeheame Kirksey to 30 years to life in prison on Friday after he pleaded guilty.

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The other gunman, Nasean Hunt, pleaded guilty in 2024 and was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.

Police say the two teens shot and killed Asaun Moreland during the summer of 2023.

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Moreland was allegedly stalked and then killed while leaving a house party.

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