Police: 15-year-old boy shot in the leg in Mount Hope; shooter at large

Investigators say they responded to a call of shots fired on Valentine Avenue at around 10:30 p.m.

News 12 Staff

Jul 3, 2024, 12:18 PM

Updated 2 days ago

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A teenage boy is recovering in the hospital after being shot Tuesday night in Mount Hope, according to police.
Investigators say they responded to a call of shots fired on Valentine Avenue at around 10:30 p.m. When they arrived to the scene, they found a 15-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his leg.
The boy was transported to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi where he's currently in stable condition.
Police described the shooter as a man who wore all gray clothing.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.


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