A 15-year-old boy was shot and wounded Wednesday morning in Harlem, authorities said, and police are still looking for the person who opened fire. As of Wednesday afternoon, no arrests had been announced and only limited details were available.
According to CBS News New York, officers responded to the scene Wednesday morning and confirmed that a 15-year-old had been injured in the shooting. The brief segment did not specify the exact block where the shooting took place, and investigators were still tracking down leads.
How to help
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has video is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for a reward if they lead to an arrest and indictment.
Investigation underway
NYPD detectives were canvassing the area and reviewing available footage as they work to identify the shooter, CBS News New York reports. The outlet’s coverage is among the earliest public accounts of the incident, and officials have not released further information about a possible motive or any suspected individuals. This story will be updated if the NYPD releases additional details.
