Teen shot in neck during Brooklyn robbery linked to social media meetup
Brooklyn, NY — A planned meeting to sell clothing through social media turned violent when a 15-year-old boy was shot in the neck during a robbery in Brooklyn, leaving investigators searching for two suspects who fled on foot.
The incident occurred Friday at approximately 7:28 p.m. near Kings Highway and Bay Parkway, where the teen had arranged to meet two unidentified individuals to complete a sale.
During the encounter, one of the suspects grabbed the victim’s jacket and ran, prompting the teen to chase after him. As the pursuit unfolded, the suspect produced a firearm and shot the victim once in the neck.
Both suspects fled the area on foot following the shooting and have not been identified.
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The victim survived the shooting, though the extent of his injuries beyond the gunshot wound has not been detailed.
The case remains under investigation as officials work to identify the individuals involved and piece together the events surrounding the robbery.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline or submit tips online.
Key Points
- A 15 year old boy was shot in the neck during a Brooklyn robbery
- The incident stemmed from a social media meetup to sell clothing
- Two suspects fled on foot and have not been identified
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