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Springfield teen admits to killing Chicopee teen

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SPRINGFIELD, MA (WSHM) -

A Springfield teen has admitted to shooting and killing a Chicopee teenager.

Gregory Falero, 18, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Hampden Superior Court today. Falero said he shot Kevin Gomez, 16, at a Springfield party in March of last year.

Falero faces life in state prison, but is eligible for parole after 15 years.

Earlier this month co-defendant Mark Melendez, 20, of Springfield, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

He was sentenced to serve up to seven years in state prison.

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