Crime & Safety
Video: Man Shot Teen In The Back In Brooklyn, Cops Say
The man who shot a teenager in the back Monday morning was caught on surveillance video released Wednesday, police said.
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — A man who shot a teenager in the back on a Brooklyn street was captured on video released by police Wednesday morning.
The 18-year-old victim can be seen walking near Humboldt Street and Montrose Avenue at about 1:45 a.m. when his shooter suddenly runs up from behind, police said.
The gunman raises his right hand and blasts the teen in the back before turning and running away.
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Emergency responders rushed the injured teenager to Bellevue Hospital where he was listed in stable condition, police said.
Police are now looking for the suspect, a man last seen wearing a black hoodie, dark jacket and white sneakers.
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Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police.
Photo and video courtesy of the NYPD
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