FILE – Police officers at a crime scene.
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Manhattan detectives are looking for the suspect who shot a 14-year-old boy out for a walk in Harlem on Sunday night.
According to police sources, the incident unfolded near the corner of East 112th and Lexington Avenue at around 11:38 p.m. on Nov. 8.
Based on a preliminary investigation, police learned that the victim was walking when a person yelled something at him to get his attention.
When the teen turned to look, cops said, the gunman opened fire, striking him in the left leg. The suspect then took off on foot southbound along Park Avenue.
Officers from the 23rd Precinct and paramedics responded to the scene to find the teen injured. He was rushed to Harlem Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition and is expected to survive.
So far, no arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation, police sources said Monday morning. No description of the shooter was available.
Anyone with information regarding this shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Through Nov. 1, the 23rd Precinct reported five shootings year to date, down from eight at the same point in 2025.
