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17-year-old boy shot in Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Gunfire rang out just before 12:30 p.m. at 729 Fenimore St. Authorities say the teen was struck in the shoulder.

Zoe Cosgrove

Feb 20, 2026, 10:43 PM

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Police say a 17-year-old boy was injured during a shooting in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and they are searching for a masked gunman.

Gunfire rang out just before 12:30 p.m. at 729 Fenimore St. Authorities say the teen was struck in the shoulder.

EMS took the teen to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, where he is expected to recover.

Police say they are searching for a man who ran from the scene wearing a black ski mask and a green jacket.

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