Woman Hospitalized After Teen Shooters Open Fire on Harlem Street
A 45-year-old woman was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after a group of young teens fired wildly into a Harlem street, authorities said.
Incident Details
The brazen daylight shooting occurred at around 1:47 p.m. on October 29, 2024, at the corner of 114th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue.
According to police sources, officers from the 28th Precinct responded to the location after receiving a 911 call that a woman had been shot.
Victim’s Condition
Paramedics rushed the 45-year-old victim to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, where she was listed in stable condition and is expected to survive.
Investigation
Police do not believe she was the intended target. The NYPD sealed off the block throughout the afternoon for the investigation and recovered at least four shell casings.
Sources familiar with the investigation report that the woman told police she spotted several young teens fleeing the area on a scooter. It is believed the shooter may have been as young as 13 years old.
Recent Gun Violence Incidents
This incident is the latest in a string of gun violence incidents involving teenagers to grip the city in recent days.
Five young people have been shot and killed in New York City in as many days since last week. The latest slaying occurred in the Bronx, where 18-year-old Joshua Sparrow was gunned down while standing near the Stebbins Playground on the 900 block of Rev. James A. Polite Avenue.
FBI Investigation Ongoing
No arrests have been made in the Harlem incident, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
<+h2>FAQs
Q: What is the latest in the Harlem shooting investigation?
A: The NYPD is investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made yet.
Q: How many people have been shot and killed in gun violence incidents in NYC recently?
A: Five young people have been shot and killed in New York City in as many days since last week.
Q: What is the best way to report information about the Harlem shooting?
A: Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA) or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
