Brooklyn man dies after robbery, beating in back of Uber

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A 53-year-old man, Michael Shelonchik, died after being beaten and robbed in the back seat of an Uber in Coney Island, Brooklyn. The attack occurred shortly before 6:30 p.m. when two suspects entered the vehicle while it was stopped at an intersection. They mugged Shelonchik, stealing a gold chain from his neck, before fleeing. The Uber driver continued driving but realized the passenger had lost consciousness a few blocks later. Shelonchik was pronounced dead at Maimonides Medical Center. The cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner, and it's unclear what led to the assault or if Shelonchik knew the suspects.
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