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May 12, 2008

Central Falls park where teen killed gets federal money

CENTRAL FALLS — Central Falls is receiving thousands of federal dollars to revitalize a park that was the site of a fatal shooting.

Sen. Jack Reed was in town today to announce the nearly $200,000 in funding. The money is meant to help clean up and rehabilitate Jenks Park and other areas.

Jenks Park is a frequent gathering spot for the city’s teenagers. Nineteen-year-old Helder Tomar was shot to death there on April 26 after he got into an argument with another teenager.

Reed’s office says upgrading the park will give children a safer place to play and also could boost the economy by increasing pedestrian traffic and improving property values.

-- The Associated Press

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