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NYPD Seeks Suspect After 16-Year-Old Shot During After-School Fight in Queens

Police say an after-school dispute that began on a bus escalated into a brief brawl captured on video.

Overview

  • The shooting happened around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday near Springfield Boulevard and Union Turnpike, a busy corner by a BP gas station and small shops.
  • Surveillance and cellphone video show a scuffle among teens lasting seconds before a single shot, with the wounded boy clutching his chest and running for help.
  • Police said the victim was conscious when officers arrived and he was taken to Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he is listed in stable or serious but stable condition.
  • Investigators believe the gunman was among the teens involved, and a suspect dressed in all black fled the scene as officers later cordoned off the area to collect evidence.
  • No arrests have been made, and authorities urged tips to NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, as local business owners voiced concern about recurring after-school fights.