An 18-year-old was shot and killed inside a NYCHA complex in Woodside early Sunday, a burst of gunfire after midnight that left a teenager mortally wounded and detectives racing to piece together what happened. Police say officers arrived to find him with gunshot wounds to the chest and back. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities have not yet released his name. No arrests have been made, and investigators say they are still working to identify whoever pulled the trigger.
According to FOX 5 NY, officers responded to a 911 call reporting an assault just after midnight at 31-07 49th Street in Woodside. When they arrived, they found the teenager at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds. The NYPD told the station the motive remains unknown and that the case is an active investigation.
Scene and public housing context
NYCHA's property directory lists 31-07 49th Street as part of the Woodside Houses public-housing campus, placing the shooting within a large residential development managed by the New York City Housing Authority. The directory confirms the address is inside that complex.
Citywide trends
The killing comes even as citywide shooting incidents and murders have been trending lower this year. The NYPD recently reported record-low shooting and murder totals for the start of 2026, according to NY1. Sunday’s homicide is a stark reminder that, despite improving statistics, deadly violence continues to surface in pockets of the city.
What police say
The NYPD says detectives are canvassing the area, speaking with potential witnesses and reviewing available evidence as they track down leads. Investigators are also looking for any video that might show what led up to the shooting or who was involved.
Police are urging anyone with information or footage that could help the investigation to come forward so detectives can follow up.
