Teen Shot During Suffolk County Home Invasion

MEDFORD, NY – A teen was shot during a home invasion in Medford late Tuesday night, the third of three violent home invasions in Suffolk County on the day.

According to Suffolk Police, two masked men, one armed with a handgun, entered a home on Eagle Avenue at 11:59 p.m. An occupant of the home struggled with the intruders and sustained a gunshot wound to his hand. Two other occupants on the second floor of the residence were not injured. The two suspects fled without any proceeds, police said.

The gunshot victim, an 18-year-old male, was transported via Medford Rescue Ambulance to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center in East Patchogue, New York for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Earlier in the day, two men also invaded homes in North Bellport and Commack. A resident was shot in the arm in North Bellport and a woman was struck with a gun in Commack.

Police have not said if they believe any of the home invasions are related.

Photo: Shutterstock