Harlem Teen’s Near‑Miss After Bullet Grazes His Head On 124th Street

A Harlem teenager is lucky to be alive after a bullet grazed his head when a gunman opened fire into a crowd near West 124th Street and Lenox Avenue on Tuesday night, police said. The 17-year-old was rushed by EMS to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

According to PIX11, the shots were fired at about 8:57 p.m. Officers told the outlet the teen was grazed on the right side of his head. Witnesses said the shooter ran from the scene and was last seen heading north on Lenox Avenue. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active.

Police Seek Tips And Footage

Detectives are now banking on witnesses and cellphone cameras to fill in the gaps. Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area to preserve any video they captured and share it with police. The NYPD’s Crime Stoppers page lists an anonymous tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS and an online portal for submitting video and information, according to NYPD Crime Stoppers. Authorities say tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for rewards in some cases.

Citywide Context

The Harlem shooting comes as the NYPD reports the fewest shootings and murders on record through the first five months of 2026, as reported by CBS New York. Police officials have credited targeted enforcement and gun seizures with helping drive the decline, yet residents say even a single incident like Tuesday night’s can rattle a neighborhood.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit tips through the NYPD’s portal on NYC.gov. Police say the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been reported.