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Yonkers man sentenced to 18 years

<p>YONKERS - A Yonkers man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the attempted murder of Jessica Scott. Frank Kwaw, 26, was found guilty in January of attempted murder and weapons charges. Prosecutors say Kwaw fired six shots at Scott after she got into a fight with his girlfriend last May on Highland Avenue in Yonkers. Scott was shot in her hand, causing extensive damage.</p>

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Mar 8, 2017, 7:03 PM

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Yonkers man sentenced to 18 years
YONKERS - A Yonkers man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the attempted murder of Jessica Scott.
Frank Kwaw, 26, was found guilty in January of attempted murder and weapons charges.
Prosecutors say Kwaw fired six shots at Scott after she got into a fight with his girlfriend last May on Highland Avenue in Yonkers.
Scott was shot in her hand, causing extensive damage.
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