14-year-old shot while walking to school in Soundview
Police tape stretched across the road as officers from the 43rd Precinct investigated the crime scene and collected shell casings.
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A 14-year-old was shot in his left leg while walking to school Wednesday morning in Soundview.
Witnesses in the area reported hearing at least four shots around 7:30 a.m.
The FDNY was called to 661 Rosedale Ave. and took the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi.
Police tape stretched across the road as officers from the 43rd Precinct investigated the crime scene and collected shell casings.
Three bullet holes were seen in the back door of a grey car parked at the location.
A woman told News 12 that she witnessed the shooting as she was taking her son to school.
“I saw the kid run to the car. I thought he hit the father at first. He was shooting towards the father,” she said. “I ducked down, and then he ran towards Seward. I'm nervous. I need to move. I want to get out of here.”
As of Wednesday afternoon, police say they are still searching for the shooter.
This is a developing story. Stay with News 12 for updates.
