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Harlem Shooting Claims Life of 16-Year-Old Clarence Jones

The teen was shot by gunmen on Razor scooters, leaving his family devastated and sparking criticism of NYC's crime claims.

  • Clarence Jones, 16, was fatally shot in the chest around 1:37 a.m. at West 124 Street and Lenox Avenue in Harlem.
  • Family members expressed grief and anger, criticizing Mayor Adams' statements that crime rates are declining in NYC.
  • The shooting involved two unidentified suspects on Razor scooters who fled the scene and remain at large.
  • A stray bullet from the incident narrowly missed a Lyft driver, injuring him with shattered glass.
  • Police are actively investigating the case, but no suspects have been arrested or identified.
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