NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is investigating a Tuesday afternoon shooting in the vicinity of Utica Avenue and Fulton Avenue in New York City’s 18th precinct. In that shooting, a 14-year-old male was shot in the ankle. Police said several suspects were involved in the shooting but fled.
One suspect was wearing a heavy red and yellow winter coat with a fur hood and the other was dressed in all black. Both suspects pointed their handguns at the teenager and began firing.
If you were a witness to this shooting, police ask that you call 800-577-TIPS or anonymously post a tip on our website crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.