Crime & Safety
Teenager Shot In Broad Daylight In Brooklyn, Police Say
A 17-year-old was shot in the back in Brownsville Saturday afternoon, and police are still searching for his shooters.
BROOKLYN, NY — A teenager was shot in Brownsville on Saturday, and as of Monday, police were still looking for his attackers.
The 17-year-old boy was walking along Livonia Ave. in Brownsville around 3:01 p.m. when a dark-colored vehicle pulled up alongside him, police said.
Three people dressed in dark clothing are reported to have fired several shots at the teenager before driving away eastbound, authorities said.
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The teen was shot in the back and rushed to an area hospital in stable condition, an NYPD spokesperson told Patch Monday morning.
No arrests have been announced as of late Monday morning. Immediate details regarding the description of the gunmen are unavailable at this time.
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The investigation remains ongoing, police said.
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