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NYPD Search for Suspects after another Royal is Found Dead

Royal member, Andy Cline, 16, found dead in an alleyway

By Sophia Wong New York, New York Posted: 3/02/16 7:30 am EST Last updated: 3/02/16 7:30 am EST

Andy Cline was found dead in this alleyway located in New York, New York. Photo by: Pierre Ankh

NEW YORK-A Royal member identified as Andy Cline, 16 was fatally stabbed last night at 11:30 pm.

Cline was found in an rainy, deserted alley with a gash right below his ribcage. The knife did not cut any main arteries resulting in a slow and very painful death. He was also wearing a silky purple jacket with “THE ROYALS” printed on the back.
The victim’s girlfriend, Laura Willis states that Cline left a dance that they were attending to get cigarettes and that was the last time she saw him alive. “I realized after about 15 minutes that he was taking a long time so I went to go find him,” she said, sobbing, “The last thing that I was expecting was to find him dead! I then ran in the pouring rain, desperately trying to find someone who could help him.”
Angela Fo, another witness said  “I found the poor boy on the ground, he was in pretty bad condition but I was scared; after all, he was a Royal.” She then admitted that she ran away with her boyfriend and Cline was still breathing when they discovered his body. “I didn’t want to be involved with any gang related activity,” she added.

Joe Hill, NYPD officer, arrived at the scene and Cline was immediately pronounced dead. “We are still in early stages of investigation.” Hill also added that this stabbing is gang related and that the public is at no risk.

Andy Cline’s funeral will take place at Trinity Church located in New York City. The date has yet to be announced.