In a quiet suburb of Brentwood, a violent encounter abruptly transformed the night when two teenage boys suffered gunshot wounds while seated in their parked car. The incident occurred yesterday evening around 7 p.m. on Madison Avenue near Hewes Street, Suffolk County Police disclosed. As reported by ABC7NY, investigators are piecing together the harrowing moments that led to the teens, ages 15 and 17, being shot.
In what escalated rapidly, a second vehicle with no less than three occupants pulled up before the teens. One individual emerged from this vehicle, brandishing a firearm and opening fire, Suffolk County Police said. The 15-year-old was hit in the hand, and the 17-year-old sustained a injury in his leg. In the chaos, the victims' vehicle hastily reversed and retreated from the scene, while the shooters' vehicle escaped in an undisclosed direction. These details were similarly corroborated by Patch.
Despite their injuries, the pair managed to drive roughly two miles to a street in nearby Bay Shore, where police were subsequently contacted. Authorities provided medical assistance, and both teenagers were transported to a local hospital with injuries deemed non-life-threatening.
Detectives remain active in their search for the suspects and are urging the public to come forward with any relevant information. They are inviting tips to be directed to the Suffolk County Police Third Squad at 631-854-8352 or to Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS, according to the statements by officials in both sourced articles.
