Introduction to the Incident
Police are looking for two men who were allegedly involved in the shooting of a 14-year-old boy inside Rufus King Park in Jamaica on Friday morning.
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Details of the Shooting
A teenager was shot inside Jamaica’s Rufus King Park on Friday morning, and the NYPD is searching for two suspects who remain at large.
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Police from the 103rd Precinct responded to a 911 call of an assault in progress near the park entrance at Jamaica Avenue and 150th Street at 10:20 a.m. Upon arrival, the officer found a 14-year-old boy sitting on a bench inside the park with a gunshot wound to his right thigh, an NYPD spokeswoman said. EMS responded to the scene and rushed the wounded boy to Cohen Children’s Medical Center in Glen Oaks, where he was listed in stable condition.
Investigation and Search for Suspects
Police found the boy sitting on a bench with a gunshot wound.
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The youngster has been uncooperative with investigators so far, according to a law enforcement source, and there is no description of the suspects, but detectives are looking for two men who were involved in the shooting. There are no arrests, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Call for Information
Anyone with information regarding the shooting incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are confidential.
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Shooting Incidents in the Area
Through Aug. 31, the 103rd Precinct has reported a half dozen shooting incidents so far in 2025, seven fewer than the 13 reported at the same point last year, a decline of 53.8%, according to the most recent CompStat report.
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Conclusion
The shooting of a 14-year-old boy in Rufus King Park is a concerning incident that highlights the need for community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement. As the investigation continues, it is crucial for anyone with information to come forward and assist the authorities in apprehending the suspects.
FAQs
What happened in Rufus King Park?
A 14-year-old boy was shot inside Rufus King Park in Jamaica on Friday morning.
How many suspects are the police looking for?
The police are looking for two men who were allegedly involved in the shooting.
What is the condition of the victim?
The 14-year-old boy was listed in stable condition at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in Glen Oaks.
How can I provide information about the shooting?
You can call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) @NYPDTips.
