15-year-old shot in East Harlem as surge in violence continues

Monday, July 6, 2020
EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) -- Officials are investigating after a 15-year-old was shot and injured in East Harlem.

The incident was reported at 1657 Madison Ave. around 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

Police say the teen was shot in the chest and was taken to Harlem Hospital.
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It is not yet clear what led to the shooting.

The condition of the victim is not yet known.

The shooting comes on the same day that NYC experienced a very violent morning.
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Police said between the hours of midnight and 9 a.m. Sunday, there were 23 shootings with 41 victims.



At least nine people were killed in shootings Sunday.

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