Crime & Safety
9-Year-Old Boy Shot In Brooklyn Crossfire
Police are investigating a possible gang-related shooting after a young boy was wounded Thursday evening.
NEW YORK, NY— A 9-year-old boy was shot and wounded in the crossfire of a suspected gang-related shooting Thursday evening in Brooklyn, police said.
The shooting occurred just before 6 p.m. near 391 Bristol St. in Brownsville.
The child was struck in the back of the leg and was not the intended target, according to police.
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He was transported to Maimonides Medical Center and is listed in stable condition.
Police said multiple officers responded to the scene.
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At least three suspects fled, and no arrests have been made.
The incident remains under investigation.
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